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Giro d'Italia 100th Edition Watch & Ride Bike Tour:
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Plat de Beret 2072 m

The plateau of Baqueira Beret, a well-known ski-area in the winter, and little known-gem among cyclists. The Aneto, highest mountain peaks of the Pyrenees in the background and free-roaming… https://t.co/Tn1xp9GpPt

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Col du Pourtalet (1794m) is one of the longest Pyrenees climbs.
From Laruns, the climb starts through a narrow gorge, as it heads up past various levels of vegetations, it opens up to the high alpine meadow and… https://t.co/JQGCqPFsBv

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Pic du Midi de Bigorre (2877m), with its observatory on top yielding 360-degree views of the entire mountain chain is considered one of the wonders of the Midi-Pyrenees region. A 6 km gravel road starting from the… https://t.co/4x0PHDMbdN

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Col de Peyresourde (1568m), already in 47 previous editions of the Tour de France since 1910, is one of the most regularly featured after Tourmalet.

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When cyclists think of a famous Tour de France mountain finish with perfect switchbacks, Luz-Ardiden always come to mind. An epic climb that saw legendary Tour de France battles, yet the road is always very quiet. A… https://t.co/WjAc7a4kBe

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The Neouvielle reserve hides hundreds of lakes. At the end of the road stand Cap-de-Long. A high mountain lake overlooking tight switchbacks with a perfect view of surrounding mountains and lower lakes below. A… https://t.co/bPWL09ry2n

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Nestled in the heart of Neouvielle natural reserve, the Lac d’Aubert is one of these rare gems cyclists can enjoy after a glorious climb. Best of all, the last four kilometers are bared of any motorized… https://t.co/JigqKybq4S

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Time after time, Tourmalet 2115m always remains a favorite climb.

What is your favorite side?

Western climb
Distance: 18.3 km (11.4 mi) / Elevation Gain: 1450 m (4,757 ft) / Avg: 7.9 %

Eastern climb
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Tourmalet is the stuff of legends in the Tour de France. Its combination of physical challenge and encounter with free-roaming animals, added to the historical epic battles makes it a special climb. A must… https://t.co/C7W6sxmrt7

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Col du Tourmalet (2115m)
The Giant of the Pyrenees always lives up to its name. The challenge, the scenery, the free-roaming livestock, and all the TDF history always make Tourmalet a very special climb.

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Cirque du Litor also called “The Circle of Death” links the Col du Soulor and Col d’Aubisque, with a superb road carved directly into the cliff. It’s become an icon of the Tour de France since 1910.

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Col d’Aubisque is one of the most famous Tour de France landmarks for good reasons. You can enjoy the superb western aerial climb from the ski town of Gourette, or the eastern high-dropping cliff of Cirque du Litor.… https://t.co/wbTPoJdPkW

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Featured since the 1910 Tour de France, col d’Aubisque offers a great climbing challenge with superb mountain views.

Col d’Aubisque 1709m (West)

Distance: 16.6 km (10.3 mi) / Elevation Gain: 1200 m (3,937 ft) /… https://t.co/gJL2l1mQ5g

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The road climbing up to Port de Bales was only asphalted for the 2007 Tour de France. Already featured 5 times, it’s been a favorite of the TDF and Vuelta ever since. Port-de-Bales is not only known for the… https://t.co/hSLczWskHa