Col du Tourmalet (Pyrenean High Crest)
The mythological giant of the French Pyrenees and most climbed pass in Tour de France history. Climbs through Gripp and La Mongie ski station to summit at 2,115m (6,939 ft) beneath the Pic du Midi de Bigorre observatory. Toll-free. Seasonal closure from November to late May. Features steep 10% gradients, free-roaming Pyrenean cattle, horses, and sheep on the tarmac, and sweeping switchbacks with sheer drop-offs down to Luz-Saint-Sauveur.
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A storied Acadia National Park tradition dating back to the 1890s. Sitting on the gentle lawn overlooking the crystal-clear glacial waters of Jordan Pond, framed symmetrically by the twin glacial peaks of the North and South Bubbles mountains.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many curves and miles is Col du Tourmalet (Pyrenean High Crest)? ▼
Col du Tourmalet (Pyrenean High Crest) spans 18 miles and packs approximately 110 curves (6.1 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 2,330 ft - 6,939 ft (2,115m Col du Tourmalet) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, Hautes-Pyrénées, France (Latitude 42.9839, Longitude 0.2269) and finishes at Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Hautes-Pyrénées, France (Latitude 42.8719, Longitude -0.0039).
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