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Cycling Route
Soulor > Aubisque > Spandelles

Difficulty: Hard

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Cycl'in Pyrénées

Bikeshop

1 Av. Charles de Gaulle 65400 Argelès-Gazost

Length: 88km | Total Climbing: +2500m

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About the route

This challenging route covers 88km with +2500m of vertical climbing. Starting from Cycl'in Pyrénées in Argelès-Gazost, the route begins with the climb to Col d'Aubisque (1709m) via Col du Soulor. Continuing on, the route takes you to Col de Spandelles (1378m) via Ferrières. Continuing on, the route takes you to Col du Soulor (1476m) via Col d'Aubisque. Finally, you'll tackle Col du Soulor (1472m) via Arrens-Marsous before returning to Cycl'in Pyrénées in Argelès-Gazost to complete the route.

Depart: Cycl'in Pyrénées

Rolling out of Cycl'in, you'll follow the signs for Saint-Savin at the roundabout in front of the store.

Climbing out of Argeles, you'll soon arrive at one of the most beautiful villages in the valley, if not the region.

Past the medivel Abbaye de Saint-Savin, you'll find the well-preserved town square opens out with views towards Hautacam and a great cafe for a mid-ride stop, Bistrot de l'Abbaye.

Saint-Savin

LOCAL TIP: Whenever you're heading up the Val d'Azun, take the quiet road via Saint-Savin / Arcizans-Avant instead of the busy and dangerous D918 via Arras-en-Lavedan. This is where all the locals ride in warmer months.

Arcizans-Avant

Beyond Saint-Savin, you'll be on a much quieter road with great views of Val d'Azun. While it is a climb to get you up the valley, there are some flat and downhill stretches to catch your breath. Follow the D13 until you reach the bridge to Bun.

Go over the bridge and you will start climbing through the pretty village of Bun.

Bun

You'll then want to follow the signs to Aucun. This involves veering to the left at some stage too.

Aucun

Arrens-Marsous

To read the full description of this route, visit Cycl'in Pyrénées and buy the sticker. Every sticker unlocks the complete roadbook for its route.

COL DU SOULOR

Alt. 1472 m

The kilometre-by-kilometre notes, the GPX file and the water, café and WC stops are written by a local curator and reserved for riders who hold the sticker.

COL D'AUBISQUE

Alt. 1709 m

Nothing here is hidden by accident: the local knowledge behind this route is what the sticker pays for, and it is waiting for you at Cycl'in Pyrénées.

Already have the sticker? Scan the QR code on it and the whole route opens on this page. Otherwise Cycl'in Pyrénées will sell you one in a minute.

COL DU SOULOR

Alt. 1476 m

To read the full description of this route, visit Cycl'in Pyrénées and buy the sticker. Every sticker unlocks the complete roadbook for its route.

The kilometre-by-kilometre notes, the GPX file and the water, café and WC stops are written by a local curator and reserved for riders who hold the sticker.

COL DE SPANDELLES

Alt. 1378 m

Arrival: Cycl'in Pyrénées

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