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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Luchon-Superbagnères

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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Luchon-Superbagnères

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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Luchon-Superbagnères

07:54

96.0km

2,770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

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24.9 km

Portillón Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Portillón is a short but intense mountain pass that connects the Aran Valley to France via a narrow, shady road through forests. Its ascent, with its pleasant slopes, is highly appreciated by local and professional cyclists.

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28.5 km

Cyclists' Monument at Mirador del Portillón

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This site honors the seven Spanish cyclists who have won the Tour de France, celebrating their achievements in one of the most prestigious events in professional cycling

Federico Martín Bahamontes (1959)
• Luis Ocaña (1973)
• Pedro Delgado (1988)
• Miguel Induráin (1991–1995)
• Óscar Pereiro (2006)
• Carlos Sastre (2008)
• Alberto Contador (2007, 2009) h

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41.8 km

View of Val d'Aran

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The Val dÁran is a well-known ski resort, the places look traditional from afar, but mass tourism from up close

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50.6 km

Ascent to Col du Portillon from Bossòst

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col du Portillon is an emblematic pass of the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. Perched on the border between France and Spain, it peaks at 1,293 meters above sea level. The climb from Bagnères-de-Luchon is 10.2 kilometers long with an average of 6.5%, some of which are over 14%. On the descent, on the Spanish side, there is a stele in tribute to all the Spanish winners of the Tour de France.

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64.1 km

Sidonie Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

During the climb of the Portillon you can hear the water falling from afar from this beautiful waterfall.

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70.0 km

Church in Bagnères-de-Luchon

Highlight • Religious Site

Worth seeing church in Bagnères-de-Luchon, in the center of the town.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagn%C3%A8res-de-Luchon?wprov=sfla1

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75.2 km

Saint-Aventin

Highlight • Settlement

Nice place on the D618, on the climb to the Col de Peyressourde.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint-Aventin?wprov=sfla1

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77.2 km

Route du Peyresourde

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Ascent on the D618, sometimes heavy traffic.
Beautiful landscape.
More information: quaeldich.de/paesse/col-de-peyresourde

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96.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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66.1 km

18.0 km

7.98 km

2.04 km

1.88 km

Surfaces

82.7 km

7.75 km

5.05 km

463 m

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