Col du Tourmalet
D918Luz-Saint-Sauveur to Barèges · Occitania
Distance11.8mi · 19 km
Drive time25 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
Mountain
The Pyrenees' most storied Tour de France climb.
The D918 over the Col du Tourmalet at 2,115 m is the most-climbed summit in Tour de France history, a long, exposed ascent through the high Pyrenees between Luz-Saint-Sauveur and the Col. Steady and spectacular; expect cyclists in numbers, livestock on the open upper slopes, and winter closure.
Where it runs
Luz-Saint-SauveurStart · Occitania
BarègesEnd · France
Character
Corners42bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient10%≈ 1-in-10
Hairpins12tight bends
Climb1360 mtotal ascent
Summit2116 mhighest point · 6942 ft
SummerAutumn
Elevation
1389 m rangeKnow before you go
- Cyclists in large numbers
- Livestock on the open slopes
- Closed in winter
Along the road
- viewpoint Pépinière Céleste
Sources
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