Col d'Aubisque 1710m.a.s.l. from Luz Saint Sauveur, via Col du Soulor:
1. Directions:
How to get to Luz Saint Sauveur, where to stay, rent a bike or park the car, can be found here
2. Route description with suggestions for meal and/or water refueling stops:
We're starting the route according to the map;
- 0,1km: (715m.a.s.l.) we leave the parking lot turning right onto D912;
- 11km: (482m.a.s.l.) at the roundabout, we continue straight on D912;
- 12,4km: Pierrefitte Nestalas (489m.a.s.l.): water can be refilled - grocery stores and food spots available;
- 12,8km: (480m.a.s.l.) we turn left onto D13 (signposted St. Savin);
- 15,2km: Saint Savin (536m.a.s.l.) we reach Place du Trey and turn left onto Rue Lamarque (signposted Arcizanst-Avant);
- 19,3km: (708m.a.s.l.) we keep right, continuing on D13 (no informational signs);
- 20,3km: (678m.a.s.l.) we stay on D13 (there is a signpost for Aucun);
- 21,9km: (787m.a.s.l.) sharp right turn onto a bridge - D13 narrow, winding road towards Bun by the rocks;
- 23,7km: (816m.a.s.l.) we turn left onto a narrow asphalt road - there is a small signpost for Aucun N16 1.8km;
- 25,6km: (849m.a.s.l.) we turn left onto D918;
- 26,1km: Aucun (863m.a.s.l.) on the left at Chemin des Terrieres street - public restroom, and 70m further on the right at Rue de Belem - a covered spot with a drinking water tap;
- 28,8km: dojechaliśmy do Arrens-Marsous (887m.a.s.l.) - food spots are available, here the climb gets steeper;
- 36,2km: Col du Soulor (1474m.a.s.l.) - we can stop for coffee or lunch at the Les Marmottes restaurant;
- 45,9km: the main goal of today's route achieved - Col d'Aubisque (1710m.a.s.l.) - the best spot for a break - at the parking lot, there are 2 food spots with a beautiful view;

The climb profile from Arrens-Marsous (21km) to Col d'Aubisque (38km) can be found on: cyclingcols.com (see the chart from 17km before the finish) and climbfinder.com (see the chart from 13km);

- 63km: we go back the same way down to Arrens-Marsous (887m.a.s.l.) and head towards Argeles-Gazost on D918;
- 65,7km: Aucum (863m.a.s.l.) - again, on the left at Rue de Belem - a covered spot with a drinking water tap, and 70m further on the right at Chemin des Terrieres street - a public restroom;
- 66,3km: (850m.a.s.l.) we turn right following the signpost: Las Poueyes;
- 69,9km: (787m.a.s.l.) after crossing the small bridge, we turn left onto D13;
- 79,1km: we've reached D921 via D13 and return to Luz Saint Sauveur on this road;

The entire climb from Arrens-Marsous to Col d'Aubisque is presented on the Indoor Cycling Training channel on YouTube, Bike the World

Statistics regarding Col d'Aubisque can be found on procyclingstats.com

   Download the route in: gpx

Other routes leading to Col d'Aubisque:
- from Sarrance to Lourdes - 95km
- from Argelès Gazost - 67km
- from Laruns - 66km

Other routes leading to Col du Soulor:
- from Sarrance to Lourdes - 95km
- from Lourdes - 100km
- from Argelès Gazost - 67km
- from Argelès Gazost - 65km
- from Laruns - 66km

Statistics of the ascent from Arrens-Marsous to Col d'Aubisque:
- start at an altitude of 887m.a.s.l. (21km) finish at 1710m.a.s.l. (38km)
- total elevation difference: 932m
- length of the climb: 17km
- average gradient: 5,8%
- max gradient on a 100m stretch: 8,9%

Col d'Aubisque in Google Street View: