Col du Portillon (West side)
The Col du Portillon is a classic climb featured several times in the Tour de France, especially due to its challenging gradients and strategic location in the Pyrenees near the French-Spanish border. With steep gradients averaging around 6.8% over 8.6 km, it’s often tackled towards the end of mountain stages, adding difficulty as riders push through the high-altitude ascent. Its technical descent into Spain requires skill, and the climb has frequently shaped stage outcomes, adding to its prestige in the Tour’s mountain stages.
Region: Occitanie
City: Bagnères-de-Luchon
Distance: 13.1 km
Elevation Gain: 650 m
Elevation Loss: 301 m
Difficulty: 595 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 4.66 FIETS
Avg Grade: 7.16 %
Max cat climb: 1
Min elevation: 639 m
Max elevation: 1290 m
Ride Category: Climb