Col d'Aspin (Arreau) - Cycling Inspiration & Education

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4 жыл бұрын

Nestled between the infamous Col du Tourmalet and Col de Peyresourde in the beautiful Hautes-Pyrénées, the Col d’Aspin has a long and illustrious history with the Tour de France, first featuring in the race as part of the inaugural mountain stage (a mere 326km from from Luchon to Bayonne dubbed the Circle of Death) in 1910.
Starting from the charming village of Arreau on the river Neste, the eastern side of the Aspin is a 12 kilometre gift of vast mountain views and jagged peaks from the early kilometres all the way to the summit. It’s rare to be able to see the the summit of a climb within the first kilometre of starting it, but if you look closely that’s exactly what you can do on the Aspin, offering you gentle reassurance of your goal.
Use the first part of the climb to find your rhythm. The occasional near double digit gradient is only momentary and allows time to recover and enjoy on the easier sections. As you climb high above the Aure valley, the surrounding mountains become even more resplendent leaving you in awe at their mystique and magnificence. It may not be the highest or hardest climb in the Pyrénées but be sure to save some gas in the tank for the second section where the final 5 kilometres average 8%.
I’ve ridden the Aspin many times now and on each occasion it creates a certain feeling inside that brings peace and tranquility to the day. From wildlife roaming free to endless mountain views the Aspin has a richness in its character that no matter what’s going on in your world it simply makes you feel alive!
Start: Arreau
Length: 12km
Summit: 1,489m
Elevation gain: 799m
Average gradient: 6.5%
Max gradient: 10%
Ridden in October
I very much hope you enjoy our video on the Col d'Aspin. If the thought of these delicious mountain roads send shivers down your spine (in a good way) then why not join us on one of our cycling tours in the French Pyrénées and ride this very climb and many more of the most prestigious peaks in cycling history? For more details visit thecolcollective.com/cycling-tours.
Thank you to our partners Mavic, Cannondale, Exposure Lights, Lezyne, MyPower by InfoCrank, The Sufferfest, TORQ and USE for enabling us to bring these truly special mountains to life for you all. If you're in need of new bike kit in the future and you enjoyed this video then bear them in mind and help keep the wheels turning :-)
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Peace.
Mike Cotty
The Col Collective
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Пікірлер: 73

@grahamhaller8181 Жыл бұрын

The Aspin is on the bucket list.

@chrisbarnett7438 10 күн бұрын

Loves it out of the saddle !

@McHayes76 4 жыл бұрын

Rode up Aspin last summer. It's even for a novice very do-able. I mostly remember the fantastic views riding up. I soaked up every moment of Aspin. A must do if you are in th eregion. And a good warm up for Tourmalet ;-)

@francbertin2237 4 жыл бұрын

Superbe vidéo 👏Le col d'Aspin n'est pas le plus difficile à grimper mais certainement un des plus beaux cols français. Son voisin la Hourquette même si moins connu n'est pas mal non plus. Et vive le vélo 🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴

@willeigo8468 11 ай бұрын

I met a couple of Spaniards at Cauterets, Ferme Basque last week, they told me Col d'aspen was one of the prettiest rides to get after. They and you are so right.

@TheColCollective 11 ай бұрын

Aspin is such a beautiful climb. One of my favourites for sure and a special place!

@robertkearley3900 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this. Climb

@danjeory3659 4 жыл бұрын

These videos are so professionally shot and produced. You should be really proud. They should be on TV. They would definitely inspire more people to give it a go. Just wish I could spin the wheels that fast uphill!

@wlebucheitaliane8262 4 жыл бұрын

This videos are such an inspiration! You combine so perfectly the nature, the sport, thecnology and the passion for bicycle. Only compliments for your work!

@EKcyclist 4 жыл бұрын

As the Col Collective gets more popular, the footage gets better and better. Superb, Mike!

@etcheb479 4 жыл бұрын

Cette chaîne est juste merveilleuse. C’est pas une vidéo que j’ai regardé mais un film c’est INCROYABLE. Les musiques, les plans tout est présent vraiment un excellent travail !

@DrJRMCFC 4 жыл бұрын

A new Col Collective vlog, all is good in the Universe. The Aspin was the first Col I climbing way back in 2001 or something in an Etape over the Aspin, Tourmalet and up Luz Ardiden in dreadful weather. Completely hooked ever since.

@itsallspent 4 жыл бұрын

Win I see a beer truck I know the universe is good because the beer truck driver knows when the universe is ok! Heehee

@jean-mariegarcia1477 3 жыл бұрын

De superbes images et de magnifiques couleurs qui ravivent bien d'agréables souvenirs.

@pitmontorlover 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see You ride the classic SuperSix Evo 😍

@itsallspent 4 жыл бұрын

Just what i needed today! Thanks The closest thing to a Col in Houston Texas is riding out of a drainage ditch.

@JackSheahan2012 4 жыл бұрын

A great start to another 'season' of the Col Collective, so many thanks, Mike. This brought back great memories of a foggy morning in June '06, when we ascended in this direction. Still love it.

@johnevanko3797 4 жыл бұрын

That brings back great memories. What a magical place.

@stradri6457 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, great vid as always, you should do a vid about the col de Menté/Mourtis from St Béat or about the Balès from Mauléon Barousse

@guypressault22 4 жыл бұрын

Merci Mike Another superbe moment in a superbe place in the world, superbly captured again. You produce the best cycling videos, just not enough of them :)

@chrisshepard7073 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, Another fantastic video! Keep up the GREAT work. Inspiration for us weekend warriors. Chris S

@jonterry872 4 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video, Mike, expertly shot and edited. Thank you for blessing us with these views.

@fernandolemos2823 4 жыл бұрын

I look at this videos and think lots of them when I'm climbing. Keep up the good work.

@maxmichelson5649 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike just stunning

@cyclingscientist 4 жыл бұрын

Another amazing video, such an inspiration!

@stevemurphy6599 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike I love everything about these videos

@kitzingmarko 4 жыл бұрын

Great to have you back, Mike!! :)

@peterwilliams7641 4 жыл бұрын

Another superb video, so inspirational. Thanks

@joaquimpereira8069 4 жыл бұрын

wonderful as always!! cheers from Portugal!

@JulienBerard3874 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video Mike, as always ! I am currently also in the Pyrenees and have a little tip... There is one of the best bakery on earth in Arreau called "Le pain en Aure". They have almonds, nuts and chocolate biscuits that will make you climb every pass of the area in a single day ;-) Hope to see you one day !

@Mindblower008 4 жыл бұрын

👌👌👌 and great music too!

@JM-vy5tl 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome Vid as usual...!

@jimholland1592 4 жыл бұрын

I love you and the teams work, you inspired me at the age of 63 to climb Mt. Evans and Pikes Peak back to back incredible! Thanks for all you do keep it up and stay safe and strong 👍

@oscargerardogalindomarquez5615 4 жыл бұрын

Buenos días a todos. Mil gracias por enviarme está joya. Saludos desde México.

@ChamBatJazz 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent video, Mike! Last week I was with a friend in the Pyrenees and climbed the Col d'Aspin from the slope of Campan and then we climbed Val Louron/Azet and Hourquette d'Ancizan. That was an amazing route! Two days before, we climbed Hautacam and Tourmalet. Thanks a lot for your inspiring videos.

@markchristy7418 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see another video, it's been a while but always great as usual. You really do capture the Pyrenees for what they are, a fantastic spot on this earth! Still waiting for Port de Bales from Mauleon Barousse or perhaps start at St Bertrand as a nice photographic opportunity?

@georgea2161 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Well done. I'm ready to comeback and collect some more cols with The Col Collective. Chapeau!

@kellyoram6220 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the descent of this side! It is indeed a special one!

@Phaidrus 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@evictorr 4 жыл бұрын

A nice climb, that one. I rode up it last year, on a very hot day, and enjoyed it! :)

@peny79133 3 жыл бұрын

경치가 진짜 좋다....멋지네요.

@fwcustoms5997 4 жыл бұрын

Their is nothing better like climbing in the mountains with a roadbike . Please come to tirol or south tirol , with kühtai pass , timmelsjoch , penser joch , jaufenpass , stelvio and all the glacier roads that we drive this summer 2019 . Best regards from cologne / germany

@pedroandrade2398 4 жыл бұрын

you forgot your bag! xD

@PEDALAMARCAO 4 жыл бұрын

Great!!

@airflexares 4 жыл бұрын

Next year you could try the Col du Mont Cenis (Colle del Moncenisio) from Novalesa, and then the descent on the "SS 25" to Susa. One of the best rides I've ever done!

@markrushton1516 4 жыл бұрын

Part of 'The Circle of Death' which does sound dramatic. good to see you back on the slopes.

@methe2960 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, I wanter to go there this summer but Tourmalet killed me before I got there :) Next time, hopefully...

@palicar 3 жыл бұрын

the best

@dirkbeauboir8521 4 жыл бұрын

How beautiful. Now i definitely have to come back to do the Aspin from this side too. Damn you Mike Cotty.

@TheColCollective 4 жыл бұрын

Already looking forward to it Dirk! :-)

@razcohen5590 4 жыл бұрын

Dirk Beauboir honestly there’s something beautiful about the Pyrénées that make every climb magical. Just so green and wide open panoramics gives you amazing views not as dramatic as the alps or the dolomites but just absolutely stunning! And The Col Collective film and editing crew seem to bring out the magic even more! Definitely this pass is on my list of places to explore.

@jeanclaudedumoulin 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !!!!

@jeanclaudedumoulin 4 жыл бұрын

Now we’re just waiting for Aubisque from Arrens via Soulor.

@jeanclaudedumoulin 4 жыл бұрын

... One road to rule them all...

@TheColCollective 4 жыл бұрын

Roman Delamare give this a whirl 👉🏼 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ap9ygZeFm9e5hWg.html 😃

@jensenhealey907efi 4 жыл бұрын

At 0:33 it is a close up of the pedals and shoes. I had no clue that Mavic actually made pedals too.

@temporalsoliton 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent as usual. Please have them send you a new supersix so you can compare with your current model.

@rocatalin88 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot your bag on the dam, Mike! :))

@trevekneebone369 4 жыл бұрын

There's a guy following you, with the same bike & kit

@evictorr 4 жыл бұрын

He enjoyed the climb so much that he was beside himself :)

@Pilot213. 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing 😍 by the way what's the title of music starting at 2:00

@ifnahmad 4 жыл бұрын

I want to know this too

@ismaelalonsosastre371 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, as always. A question for you: do you prefer disk brakes or classic brakes?

@TheColCollective 4 жыл бұрын

Ismael Alonso Sastre Since using discs for the last couple of years it’d be hard to switch back to rim brakes. The performance is all conditions is exceptional.

@bebbeec600 4 жыл бұрын

Buenas tardes .por si alguien estuviese interesado cada 2 años se celebra una prueba y el año que viene toca.la etapa es Luchon _ bayonne costa de 326 km y se puede realizar en uno o dos dias.les cuento esto porque en la prueba se suben por este orden los siguientes puertos Pereysourde aspin por esta vertiente tourmalet Solórzano aubisque y oskitz. Es una pasada de prueba sin clasificación.con avituallamientos y un gran ambiente cicloturista.como he dicho antes puedes acabarla de noche que siempre habrá gente esperando.yo es la 4 vez que la he hecho.espero que muchos os animéis.aspin precioso