Port de Bales (North side)
Siradan, Occitanie, France
Port de Bales (North side)
Distance: 23.45 km
Elevation Gain: 1276 m
Elevation Loss: 43 m
Difficulty:
1047 (Hard)
FIETS Index: 6.62 FIETS
Avg Grade: 5.33 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 515 m
Max elevation: 1757 m
Ride Category:
Epic Climb
Port de Balès is a high mountain pass located in the French Pyrenees, in the Hautes-Pyrénées and Haute-Garonne departments. It is famous for its scenic beauty and has gained notoriety as a challenging climb in the Tour de France, making it a popular destination for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts. Port de Balès is particularly famous among cyclists, largely due to its inclusion in multiple stages of the Tour de France. The pass has appeared in the Tour since its debut in 2007 and has since become a key climb in the race. The narrow roads, switchbacks, and steep sections make Port de Balès a favorite for experienced cyclists seeking a challenge in the Pyrenees.
| Rank | Rider | Date | Time | Power | W/kg | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Silvano Turati | Jan 15, 2025 | 01:08:58 | 232 W | 4.73 w/kg | 20.40 km/h |
| 🥈 | Patrick BERNARD | Jan 14, 2025 | 01:12:05 | 321 W | 4.01 w/kg | 19.52 km/h |
| 🥉 | sebastien rebeyrolles | Jan 15, 2025 | 01:12:48 | 284 W | 4.06 w/kg | 19.33 km/h |
| 4 | Tom Smeets | Jan 05, 2025 | 01:15:12 | 282 W | 3.86 w/kg | 18.71 km/h |
| 5 | Chris | Jan 17, 2025 | 01:15:38 | 284 W | 3.80 w/kg | 18.60 km/h |
| 6 | Douglas Forer | Nov 23, 2025 | 01:20:21 | 296 W | 3.57 w/kg | 17.51 km/h |
| 7 | Rick Berends | Jan 11, 2025 | 01:21:45 | 227 W | 3.49 w/kg | 17.21 km/h |
| 8 | Indalecio Lekerika | Jan 10, 2025 | 01:22:15 | 198 W | 3.74 w/kg | 17.11 km/h |
| 9 | filip degryse | Jan 15, 2025 | 01:22:29 | 247 W | 2.94 w/kg | 17.06 km/h |
| 10 | Jacob Stang | Jan 15, 2025 | 01:24:18 | 233 W | 3.33 w/kg | 16.69 km/h |
| 11 | Юрий Ермолаев | Aug 13, 2025 | 01:24:21 | 241 W | 3.35 w/kg | 16.68 km/h |
| 12 | D Speelman | Jan 10, 2025 | 01:24:26 | 262 W | 3.36 w/kg | 16.67 km/h |
| 13 | borja larrañaga elorza | Mar 27, 2025 | 01:25:36 | 228 W | 3.35 w/kg | 16.44 km/h |
| 14 | Volker Scheid | Jan 15, 2025 | 01:28:38 | 215 W | 3.16 w/kg | 15.88 km/h |
| 15 | Rainer Klee | Jan 12, 2025 | 01:29:30 | 251 W | 3.04 w/kg | 15.72 km/h |
| 16 | Gunnar Tojren | Jan 15, 2025 | 01:29:56 | 236 W | 3.06 w/kg | 15.65 km/h |
| 17 | tomheldoorn | Feb 24, 2025 | 01:31:26 | 204 W | 3.08 w/kg | 15.39 km/h |
| 18 | Fabio Zanirato | Jan 14, 2025 | 01:32:11 | 177 W | 3.16 w/kg | 15.26 km/h |
| 19 | jos gent | Jan 10, 2025 | 01:34:40 | 200 W | 3.03 w/kg | 14.86 km/h |
| 20 | Jörg Schädlich | Jan 11, 2025 | 01:37:27 | 203 W | 2.86 w/kg | 14.44 km/h |
| 21 | JJosef Kluson | Jan 10, 2025 | 01:38:13 | 208 W | 2.77 w/kg | 14.33 km/h |
| 22 | Ian James | Dec 05, 2025 | 01:39:06 | 203 W | 2.71 w/kg | 14.20 km/h |
| 23 | Jan Theron | Aug 08, 2025 | 01:43:45 | 185 W | 2.64 w/kg | 13.56 km/h |
| 24 | VAN MAEL | Mar 12, 2025 | 01:44:01 | 166 W | 2.79 w/kg | 13.53 km/h |
| 25 | Jean-Pierre Santa-Maria | Jan 31, 2025 | 01:44:06 | 205 W | 2.56 w/kg | 13.52 km/h |
| 26 | AWG | Jan 20, 2025 | 01:44:45 | 188 W | 2.61 w/kg | 13.43 km/h |
| 27 | Rémy Jouanne | Sep 17, 2025 | 01:44:49 | 161 W | 2.73 w/kg | 13.42 km/h |
| 28 | Frederik Vanrietvelde | Jan 18, 2025 | 01:47:39 | 176 W | 2.51 w/kg | 13.07 km/h |
| 29 | Thomas Beich | Jan 11, 2025 | 01:48:04 | 191 W | 2.51 w/kg | 13.02 km/h |
| 30 | Ralph Schumann | Jan 15, 2025 | 01:48:47 | 173 W | 2.58 w/kg | 12.93 km/h |
| 31 | Manfred Schwarz | Jan 14, 2025 | 01:50:21 | 169 W | 2.56 w/kg | 12.75 km/h |
| 32 | John Gaasbeek | Jan 18, 2025 | 01:51:21 | 211 W | 2.34 w/kg | 12.64 km/h |
| 33 | Rik Lukey | Jan 12, 2025 | 01:51:22 | 169 W | 2.49 w/kg | 12.63 km/h |
| 34 | Michael Novich | Feb 09, 2025 | 01:51:38 | 245 W | 2.30 w/kg | 12.60 km/h |
| 35 | J F | Jan 17, 2025 | 01:55:29 | 200 W | 2.27 w/kg | 12.18 km/h |
| 36 | Mike 8008 | Feb 11, 2025 | 01:57:37 | 194 W | 2.31 w/kg | 11.96 km/h |
| 37 | Andreas Scheurell | Aug 15, 2025 | 01:58:47 | 166 W | 2.27 w/kg | 11.85 km/h |
| 38 | Maurizio Gaudino | Jan 19, 2025 | 01:58:50 | 174 W | 2.23 w/kg | 11.84 km/h |
| 39 | Lucile CHAZAUX | Aug 15, 2025 | 02:04:40 | 156 W | 2.17 w/kg | 11.29 km/h |
| 40 | Mark Rose | May 17, 2025 | 02:05:14 | 175 W | 2.11 w/kg | 11.24 km/h |
| 41 | Marvin Faure | Oct 05, 2025 | 02:09:35 | 146 W | 2.06 w/kg | 10.86 km/h |
| 42 | Frantxoa A | Nov 20, 2025 | 02:16:16 | 155 W | 2.01 w/kg | 10.33 km/h |
| 43 | Yann Matthews | Jan 12, 2025 | 02:18:47 | 143 W | 1.91 w/kg | 10.14 km/h |
| 44 | Markus Geiger | Jan 14, 2025 | 02:19:48 | 147 W | 1.88 w/kg | 10.07 km/h |
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