At the heart of the Arize massif, lies the Col de Péguère. Just a 35-minute drive from Foix, the one nicknamed “ the wall of Péguère » from the passage of the Tour de France offers a panoramic view of the Pyrenees Ariège. You will see for yourself that it lives up to its name with its 11% average slope, this pass is a real challenge for parking for cyclists who rub against it!
Col de Péguère, a viewpoint over the Pyrenees
From the top of his 1 meters above sea level, you will be struck by the incredible view offered by the Col de Péguère over the summits of Ariège. You can admire the Massif du Montcalm as well as the mountains of Couserans on the south side, to the north it will be the Plantaurel massif and Pyrenean foothills that you will have the chance to see.
A orientation table allows us to identify the different vertices of the Pyrenees to be observed from the pass. After this, if you continue your path for a short distance you will reach the Laffont Tower. It was the watchtower of the counts of Foix to monitor the Massat and Foix valleys.
See you in Cape Town!
From Péguère pass you can join the Cape of Carmil for a short hike of 4km round trip with a slight difference in altitude. You will move away from the road and have a even more beautiful view of the Pyrenees chain.
👍 Our tip: Bring your picnic to make the most of this peaceful place.
Mythical pass of the Tour de France
Since 2001, Ariège has welcomed 15 times the Tour de France on its roads. The Col de Péguère left its mark during the 4 passages it underwent (in 2012, 2017, 2019 and 2022) to such an extent that it is now nicknamed “the wall of Péguère”. Classified first category, it makes people dream as much as fear. parking for cyclists. Its climb is a real challenge!
