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Le col du Pourtalet en VAE

VAE04-TD-8-Tourmont
VAE04-PI2-CentraleMiegebat
VAE04-PI3-Gabas
VAE04-PI4-CaillouSoques
VAE04-TB-1-FalaisesCezy
VAE04-TB-2-FalaisesCezy
VAE04-TB-6-VueOssau

Description

A border crossing between the Ossau valley and Spain, the Col du Pourtalet is reached by a fairly long but never steep route, crossing a wide variety of landscapes. As well as being a physical challenge, albeit mitigated by the use of electric assistance, climbing it by bike also allows you to immerse yourself in the heritage and historical dimension of the route. A communication route since the dawn of time, the Pourtalet route has seen the passage of merchants and peddlers, smugglers and pilgrims. Every year, the Gabas valley also plays host to the lively transhumance of flocks and herds to the bountiful summer pastures of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau. If, on leaving Laruns, the road boldly defies the Hourat gorges, it then makes a long, easy approach between the Gave and the boxwoods, passing through the Eaux-Chaudes spa and the cheese-salting village of Gabas.

Technical Information

Electric bicycle
Difficulty
Medium
Dist.
30 km
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Starting point

64440   LARUNS
Lat : 42.988137Lng : -0.426173

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Contact

Fixed telephone : +33 5 59 05 31 41
Office de tourisme de la Vallée d'Ossau

Balisage

Balisage routier

Typologie de l'itinéraire

Walking trail

Thèmes

Natural

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64440 France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾