Col de Spandelles

Pyrenees, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Spandelles

from Ferrières

CAT 1

Distance

10.1km

Elevation

831m

Avg %

8.2%

Max %

14.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Spandelles

from Gez

CAT 1

Distance

12.8km

Elevation

750m

Avg %

5.9%

Max %

12.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Spandelles is a Category 1 ascent in the Pyrenees, France, topping out at 1 380 m. The Ferrières approach is the hardest — 10.1 km at 8.2%, 831 m gained, maxing at 14.3%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.4%, around km 2. It can also be climbed from Gez (12.8 km at 5.9%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 7.2. Late spring through autumn offers the most reliable conditions on the pass.