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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Bagnères-de-Luchon

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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Bagnères-de-Luchon

03:05

36.5km

1,250m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 28, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.75 km

Hairpin Bends of Col du Portillon

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hard bends before reaching the end of the Col du Portillon

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9.95 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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9.97 km

Col du Portillon Signpost

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Col dur Portillon should not be underestimated, from Luchin it is short but the last 4km are hard and give no break

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10.3 km

Portilhon Pass (Col du Portillón)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Col du Portillon should not be underestimated. Although not as famous as its neighbouring cols, this col is hard and steep, specially on the last km

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13.5 km

Cyclists' Monument at Mirador del Portillón

Highlight • Monument

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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13.5 km

Monument to Spanish Tour de France Winners and View of the Val d'Aran

Highlight • Monument

Each bend preceding the stele from Bossost honors one of the Spanish winners of the great loop up to the stele which recapitulates these victories. The point of view is worth making a small contemplative stop.

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18.2 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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31.8 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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36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.8 km

1.71 km

Surfaces

36.5 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

31°C

16°C

12 %

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Portillón Pass – Sidonie Waterfall loop from Bagnères-de-Luchon

Hairpin Bends of Col du Portillon

Portillón Pass

Col du Portillon Signpost

Portilhon Pass (Col du Portillón)

Cyclists' Monument at Mirador del Portillón

Monument to Spanish Tour de France Winners and View of the Val d'Aran

Ascent to Col du Portillon from Bossòst

Sidonie Waterfall

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