Col de Marie-Blanque, West side |
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Pyrénées Cycling
Again, the Col de Marie-Blanque is not too high but still fulfilling many of the criteria I'd lay down for climbing nirvana. It is final 4km savage from the western side.
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Pyrénées Cycling
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The Col de Marie-Blanque is in the region of Béarn, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in a peaceful and verdant valley, the Vallée d'Ossau. The start of the climb is in Bielle. It is famous because it is part of ...more
The Col de Marie-Blanque is in the region of Béarn, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in a peaceful and verdant valley, the Vallée d'Ossau. The start of the climb is in Bielle. It is famous because it is part of the regular stages of the Tour de France, and it connects the Aspe Valley to the Ossau Valley. In French, "col" means mountain pass, the saddle (the lowest point between two mountains) between vallées. It's a paradise for riding, and the possibilities are endless, regardless of your stamina or preferred terrain. There is only one cafe stop on the Route, so be sure to use it if needed. (less)
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The climb begins from Laruns, which leads you passed some of the most spectacular scenery to the ... more
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Sault-Mont Ventoux is longer, and the gradients are much less severe than the Bédoin and Malaucène routes.
You’ll get fewer bragging rights if you ride up this way, but on the plus side, you also get far-reaching views and (in season) unforgettable lavender fields. It’s also far quieter, both in cars and other cyclists.
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