Pyrenees, France · from Bagnères-de-Luchon
Col de Peyresourde
The Peyresourde links Luchon to the Louron valley over open, grassy mountainsides with long sightlines and a remarkably steady gradient. It is the most rhythmical of the big Pyrenean passes — ideal for pacing practice — and the summit crêperie is a rite of passage.
Summit elevation: 1569 m
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Col de Peyresourde and the Tour
Another member of the original 1910 Pyrenean quartet, the Peyresourde has been crossed by the Tour around 70 times. Luchon at its foot has hosted more Tour stage starts and finishes than almost any other mountain town.
Chris Froome's unexpected downhill attack off the Peyresourde in 2016, descending in a tuck on the top tube, won him the stage into Luchon and became one of the Tour's most replayed moments.
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When to go
One of the earliest big passes to open, often rideable from late April to November. Summer is reliable; the open upper slopes offer little shade, so carry water on hot days.
Base & logistics
Bagnères-de-Luchon is the classic base, with a long cycling heritage and plenty of shops. Loop options: descend to Loudenvielle and return over the Val Louron-Azet, or continue west towards Aspin and Tourmalet along the Tour's traditional east-west route.
FAQ
How long is the Col de Peyresourde climb?
From Bagnères-de-Luchon, the climb is about 13.1 km with roughly 919 m of elevation gain at 7% average gradient (based on the simplified profile used by this simulator; published figures vary slightly by source).
How long does it take to cycle up Col de Peyresourde?
It depends almost entirely on your power-to-weight ratio. Use the simulator on this page: enter your FTP and weight, and a physics model (air resistance, rolling resistance, gravity) estimates your time on the gradient profile.
How accurate is the time simulation?
The simulator uses a simplified segment profile and standard road bike assumptions (CdA 0.32, Crr 0.004, 8 kg bike). It does not model wind, drafting, altitude, surface or pacing errors, so treat the result as a realistic estimate, not a guarantee.
How should I train for Col de Peyresourde?
Sustained climbs reward steady threshold and sweet spot work plus a power-to-weight improvement over weeks, not days. TrainCraft builds structured cycling training plans and adapts them when you miss sessions, using fatigue science (CTL/ATL/TSB).
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Start Training FreeThe profile is simplified into 24 segments for simulation; real gradients vary metre by metre. Stats shown are derived from this simulated profile and closely match commonly published figures. Time estimates assume standard road bike physics and no wind.
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