Col de Peyresourde, Central Pyrenees

Roads · Mountain pass · France

Col de Peyresourde

A fast, open crossing between Bagnères-de-Luchon and the Louron valley, with long sightlines on the eastern approach.
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Length27 miles43 km
Driving timeAbout 1 hr 5 minwithout stops
OpenMay to Novusually
RoadTwo-lanemoderate
Low carsGood
MotorcyclesGreat

Before you go

Fast and open. Easy to link with the Aspin.

Which way round

West to east for the long sightlines into Luchon.

When it’s open

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

The route

  1. Bagnères-de-Luchon
  2. summit
  3. Arreau

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