Col du Tourmalet
france
16.9km 1266m 7.5%
D918
Col du Tourmalet
france
The D918 rises 16.9km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 1,266m to 2,115m. Averaging 7.5%, the road kicks to 12% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. At 2,115m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
Distance
16.9km
Avg Gradient
7.5%
Max Gradient
12%
Elevation Gain
1266m
Summit
2,115m
Wall Rating
6.3
What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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Common Questions
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