Ride Smarter in the High Pyrenees
Climb the Road helps road cyclists plan better rides in the High French Pyrenees, with practical climb guides, VeloViewer profiles, route notes, cycling base advice and local knowledge from real riding experience.
Plan Your Trip
Climb Guides
Detailed guides to the High Pyrenees' most iconic climbs, including the Tourmalet, Aspin, Aubisque and Hautacam. Understand the gradients, key sections and what to expect before you ride.
Cycling Bases
Find the best town to stay in for your riding. Compare Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Argelès-Gazost, Campan Valley and other cycling bases across the High Pyrenees.
Route Planning
Build better rides with practical route suggestions, multi-climb days and cycling itineraries designed to help you make the most of your time in the mountains.
Accommodation
From cycling-friendly hotels to self-catering apartments, discover places to stay close to the region's best climbs and cycling routes.
Café Stops
Discover cafés, bakeries and lunch stops used by local cyclists and visitors alike. Perfect for refuelling before, during or after your ride.
Ride Notes
Real-world observations from riding the High Pyrenees. Practical tips, local knowledge and lessons learned from countless kilometres in the mountains.
Featured Climbs
Choosing the right base can make or break a Pyrenees cycling trip. Compare the region's most popular cycling towns and find the best location for your riding plans.Start with three of the most iconic climbs in the High Pyrenees. Explore gradients, key sections, ride notes and practical planning advice before you ride.
Col Du Tourmalet - The most famous climb in the Pyrenees and a true Tour de France legend. Ride from Luz-Saint-Sauveur or Sainte-Marie-de-Campan and discover why every cyclist should tackle the Tourmalet at least once.
Col d’Aspin - A beautiful climb that pairs perfectly with the Tourmalet. Less intimidating than its famous neighbour but packed with Pyrenean scenery and cycling history.
Col d’Aubisque - One of the great classic climbs of the Tour de France. Stunning views, dramatic roads and a bucket-list ascent for anyone riding the French Pyrenees.
Best cycling Bases
Choosing the right base can make or break a Pyrenees cycling trip. Compare the region's most popular cycling towns and find the best location for your riding plans.
Campan Valley - Perfect for riders focusing on the Tourmalet, Aspin and Hourquette d'Ancizan.
Luz-Saint-Sauveur - The best all-round base for Tourmalet, Luz Ardiden and nearby climbs.
Argelès-Gazost - Excellent access to the western Pyrenees including Aubisque, Soulor and Hautacam.
Why Climb the Road?
Hi,
I'm Tristan.I'm a keen cyclist who regularly rides in the High French Pyrenees. Over the years I've climbed many of the region's most iconic roads, from the Tourmalet and Aspin to Aubisque, Hautacam and Luz Ardiden.I created Climb the Road to help cyclists plan smarter trips, choose the right climbs, find the best cycling bases and make the most of their time in the mountains. Everything here is built around practical advice, local knowledge and real riding experience.