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Tourmalet Pass – The view loop from Skitech

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France
Occitania

Tourmalet Pass – The view loop from Skitech

Moderate

3.3

(7)

50

hikers

Tourmalet Pass – The view loop from Skitech

03:54

11.6km

550m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.03 km for 172 m

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

After 8.50 km for 3.11 km

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.42 km

Tourmalet Pass

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The Col du Tourmalet is one of the most legendary in the Pyrenees and the Tour de France. It is the pass that has been used most often in the …

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2.45 km

The view

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Magnificent view across the valley towards Luz St Sauveur.

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2.45 km

This is the statue of Octave Lapize, who shouted "murderers" but who was the first runner to reach the top in 1910 after walking most of the ascent.

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2.48 km

Pic du midi

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Nice

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5.30 km

Beautiful lake

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6

8.14 km

View West From Col du Tourmalet

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Great view of a fast descent. Always watch out for sheep!!

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8.17 km

Mythical pass of the Pyrenees, impossible to come and not climb it. But prepare your most beautiful smile because photographers are present to immortalize everything ;)

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

3.88 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.74 km

3.88 km

1.79 km

224 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,330 m)

Lowest point (1,780 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

16°C

52 %

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Comments

August 14, 2023,From la Mongie to lac d'Oncet
I do not recommend. No path between la mongie and the col du tourmalet on 80% of the climb.

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