Pas de Peyrol, Mountain pass and free flight site in Cantal, France
The Pas de Peyrol stands at 1,589 meters elevation in the Massif Central, connecting three distinct roads through D17 and D680 routes.
The pass first appeared in the Tour de France during the 1959 race from Aurillac to Clermont Ferrand, with Louis Bergaud crossing first.
Professional and amateur cyclists test their abilities on this challenging mountain pass, which has featured in the Tour de France twelve times.
The road contains sections with 14 percent gradients and remains closed to buses and trucks due to its narrow, winding configuration.
The final 2.1 kilometers of the ascent maintain an average gradient above 10 percent, making it the most demanding section of the climb.
Elevation above the sea: 1,589 m
GPS coordinates: 45.11410,2.67175
Latest update: May 27, 2025 00:14
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