Les Angles
Les Angles is a short summit finish with a sharper bite than the distance suggests. From the valley via Lac de Matemale, it gives the stage a compact uphill ending.
- Length
- 1.7 km
- Elevation Gain
- 129 m
- Average Gradient
- 7.6%
- Difficulty
- Easy
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Les Angles is not a long climb, but it is still a real finish. At 1.7 kilometres and 7.6 percent average, it is short enough to ride hard and steep enough to hurt if the legs are already tired.
The climb works best as a summit finish rather than a standalone mountain objective. Its appeal lies in the setting and timing. After a day of transition into the Pyrenees, this final ramp gives the route a clear uphill conclusion.
How to Ride It
- Treat it as a short effort, not a long pacing exercise.
- Shift before the road kicks up.
- Ride through the finish, because the climb is over quickly but still steep.
Where to Stay
Les Angles itself works well as a base for riders exploring this part of the Pyrenees. It gives direct access to the finish roads and nearby mountain routes.
Practical Tips
- Combine it with Col du Calvaire or Collada de Toses for a proper ride.
- Check traffic around the resort area in high season.
- Bring a light layer for descents around the lake and mountain roads.
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