Climb 14 of 22Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France
Col d'Aubisque
High in the Pyrenees of south west France, the Col d'Aubisque was first crossed by the Tour de France in 1910. This climb starts in Laruns and passes the ski resort of Gourette on the way up.
- km long
- 16.8
- metres up
- 1,187
- steepest part
- 13%
- Flat
- Gentle
- Steady
- Hard
- Steep
How long does it take to ride up Col d'Aubisque?
For a rider who weighs 75 kg, riding at a steady pace with no stops:
- New to exercise: about 3 hr 38 min
- I ride now and then: about 2 hr 30 min
- I ride most weeks: about 1 hr 52 min
Put in your own weight and fitness to see your time.
Ride Col d'Aubisque at home
In Couch to Climb, the plan for Col d'Aubisque is 14 weeks, with 3 rides a week on your smart trainer. It is climb 14 of 22. You start on Box Hill for free, then work up the climbs one at a time.
About the climb
From Laruns the road climbs through the village of Eaux-Bonnes, then on to Gourette and the top at 1,709 m. After a flat start, the slope is steady almost all the way. Beyond the top, the road to the Col du Soulor runs along a cliff at the Cirque du Litor, through two short tunnels.
François Lafourcade was first over the top in 1910. In 1951 Wim van Est, in the yellow jersey, slipped on gravel on the far side and fell into a ravine. He lost the jersey, and a plaque there tells the story.
Riding it for real
The road is usually closed from December to June because of snow.
Questions about riding Col d'Aubisque
High in the Pyrenees of south west France, the Col d'Aubisque was first crossed by the Tour de France in 1910. This climb starts in Laruns and passes the ski resort of Gourette on the way up.
Where does the Col d'Aubisque climb start?
This climb starts in Laruns, on the west side. It passes Eaux-Bonnes and Gourette on the way to the top.
How high is the Col d'Aubisque?
The top of the pass is 1,709 m above sea level.
What happened to Wim van Est on the Aubisque?
In the 1951 Tour de France he was wearing the yellow jersey when he slipped on gravel and fell into a ravine. He lost the jersey that day.
Updated . Written by Next Big Leap Ltd, who make the Couch to Climb app.
Ride up a famous climb on your indoor bike
Couch to Climb is a step by step plan for a smart trainer at home. It takes you from the sofa to the top of a real climb, with no stops. Your first climb, Box Hill, is free.
