Port de Balès from Bagnères de Luchon
Midi-Pyrenees, france
19.4km 1135m 5.9%
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Port de Balès from Bagnères de Luchon
Midi-Pyrenees, france
Port de Balès from Bagnères de Luchon covers 19.4km and 1,135m of climbing, reaching 1,756m at the summit. The average gradient of 5.9% disguises ramps of 12.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,756m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- Longer than 99% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 4 — 2km above 10% averaging 11.4%.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- At 1,756m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
19.4km
Avg Gradient
5.9%
Max Gradient
12.4%
Elevation Gain
1135m
Summit
1,756m
Wall Rating
5.9
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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