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La boucle de Marie Blanque en VAE
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Description
The Marie-Blanque is often the first climb of the year for the Béarnais cyclosportif. Its location at the entrance to the valley and its altitude of 1035 m make it accessible in the spring. It's also a popular first-category pass, which has seen the Tour de France pass through no less than 13 times. This guarantee of quality and high standards calls for caution and a minimum of physical preparation. Even with electric assistance, the few sections with gradients in excess of 8%, combined with a long itinerary, will have to be managed with finesse to conserve sufficient energy and complete the loop in the best possible conditions. But the technological and physical challenge will be a source of pleasure on a route of great variety, between the vast panoramas of the Ossalois and the discreet, peaceful roads of the Aspoises. All in all, a first-rate circuit to be ridden without hesitation.
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Additional information
Contact
Fixed telephone : +33 5 59 05 31 41
Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Ossau
Balisage
Balisage Routier
Typologie de l'itinéraire
Loop
Durée moyenne de l'expérience
3 to 4 hours
Thèmes
Natural
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