{"id":1515,"date":"2024-07-31T10:13:56","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T08:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camping-aure-pyrenees.com\/alentours\/la-route-des-cols-des-hautes-pyrenees\/"},"modified":"2024-12-13T10:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T09:14:05","slug":"la-route-des-cols-des-hautes-pyrenees","status":"publish","type":"alentours","link":"https:\/\/www.camping-aure-pyrenees.com\/en\/alentours\/la-route-des-cols-des-hautes-pyrenees\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hautes-Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es mountain pass route"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The 4 mythical passes of the Tour de France in the Pyrenees<\/h1>

The passes of the Tour de France<\/p>

The route des cols linking the Mediterranean to the Atlantic is a tourist excursion that can be done by car in its entire length, with a few stages. But it can also be done in portions from your Le Ruisseau campsite<\/a>, ideally located for crossing these mythical passes. For cycle touring enthusiasts, we’ve drawn up a list of the passes in the Hautes Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es<\/a>, on the western and eastern sides, to guide you on your escape, in the image of the Tour de France champions who so often climbed these passes. <\/p>

The 5 cycle tours of the Hautes Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es<\/h2>

Col de Peyresourde<\/h3>

The Col de Peyresourde links the Louron valley<\/a> to the Haute Garonne. A series of authentic little mountain villages dot the route. This wide, broad pass offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. <\/p>

Once at the summit, you can take a break in a cr\u00eaperie-bar with a warm atmosphere from June to October. For cyclists: The Col de Peyresourde is a regular feature of the Tour de France. <\/p>

Discover the climbs <\/svg><\/span><\/p>

The climb up the eastern slope<\/strong> starts from Bagn\u00e8res de Luchon. As soon as you leave the town, the slope steepens: <\/p>