Oct 26, 2014 - Velo Peloton

Cauterets – Vallée de Saint-Savin – Cambasque

Cat HC, Cols, Tour de France ColsBy velopeloton Oct 26, 2014 3 Comments

Cauterets – Vallée de Saint-Savin-Cambasque Cauterets-Cambasque is a 15 km climb from Pierrefitte-Nestalas to 1330m altitude. The first 10km are easy enough but after the town of Cauterets it kicks-up very sharply for 3km before easing off for the last 2. Cambasque has been used as a stage finish by Tour de France and Vuelta…

Port de Pailhères

Cat HC, Cols, Tour de France ColsBy velopeloton Oct 26, 2014 1 Comment

Port de Pailhères Port de Pailhères (or Col de Pailhères) ia a Cat HC climb in Ariége between Mijanès (south-east) and Ax-les-Thermes(west). The summit is 2001 metres altitude. It was first used in the 2003 Tour de France, since then it has become one of the most popular climbs with cyclotourists. Port de Pailhères has replaced Col de Puymorens…