Col d’Aspin, Hautes-Pyrénées

Roads · Mountain pass · France

Col d’Aspin

A compact, flowing Tour de France classic between Arreau and Sainte-Marie-de-Campan, with broad summit views.
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Length18 miles29 km
Driving timeAbout 45 minwithout stops
OpenMay to Novusually
RoadNarrow in placesquiet
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Short and sweet. Livestock often grazes near the top.

Which way round

Either way.

When it’s open

Usually open May to Nov. Opening depends on the snow, so check the status before you go.

The route

  1. Arreau
  2. summit
  3. Sainte-Marie-de-Campan

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