Col de l’Ours
France, europe
N/A
1,936 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure junkies, listen up! Col de l’Ours in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France is calling your name. This isn't your average Sunday drive. We're talking about a climb to 1,936 meters (that's 6,351 feet!), so buckle up.
Picture this: you're snaking through the Pyrénées mountains, but the road? Well, it's gravel, rocky, and ready to give your suspension a workout. It's not always passable either – usually, snow shuts it down from October to June. A 4x4 is highly recommended if you want to reach the top. Keep an eye out for the tourist train chugging along the route!
Oh, and if you’re feeling extra adventurous, there's a seriously steep trail, plus a gravel chairlift access trail near the pass that'll take you even higher to 2,038m! It's all about stunning scenery and a raw, rugged experience.
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 1,936 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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