Occitania · France
Hourquette d'Ancizan
D113Ancizan to Campan
Quiet pasture pass beside the busier Col d’Aspin.
The Hourquette d’Ancizan reaches 1,564 m on the D113 between Ancizan in the Aure valley and the Payolle plateau near Campan in the Hautes-Pyrenees. A quieter alternative to the neighbouring Col d’Aspin, it winds through open grazing pasture and has featured in the Tour de France since 2011. Mind the open cattle and sheep on the road, narrow upper sections and winter closure.
Scenery
MountainMoorlandForest
Best seasons
SpringSummerAutumn
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Where it runs11.0 mi · point to point
AncizanStart · Occitania
CampanEnd · Occitania
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Character
Corners26bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins5tight bends
Climb674 mtotal ascent
Summit1,561 mhighest point of the line · 5,121 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 5Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%957.3 – 1,561 mFrom the road
Points of interest3 stops
- Hourquette d’AncizanViewpoint5.1 mi in
- Combat de Payolle 10 Juillet 1944Landmark10 mi in
- Cap de Sarrat TerméViewpoint5.5 mi in
Hazards
- Free-roaming livestock
- Narrow upper road
- Closed in winter
Is Hourquette d'Ancizan open? Typical season and live summit weather ›
Sources
“Less busy than the Col d'Aspin but equally remarkable, it's a great place to admire the stunning landscapes and animals in their summer pastures.”
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Driving the Hourquette d'Ancizan: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Hourquette d'Ancizan?
Hourquette d’Ancizan runs 11.0 miles (18 km) and takes about 22 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Hourquette d'Ancizan to drive?
We rate it moderate: 26 corners including 5 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 12%, and a tightness of 5 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Hourquette d'Ancizan?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best. The road closes seasonally over winter; check it has reopened before setting out.
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