An Epic Climb to Col de Tramassel in the Pyrenees

Col de Tramassel is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 1,635m (5,364ft) above sea level, located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department of France.

Col de Tramassel

Where is Col de Tramassel?

The peak, also known as Col de Burauou, is located in the Occitanie region, in the southwestern part of the country.

What’s at Col de Tramassel?

At the summit is a large flat car park for Hautacam ski station and a restaurant. The summit is the starting point to reach the unpaved and challenging Col de Moulata.

Is the Road to Col de Tramassel Paved?

The road to the summit is totally paved and features three wide hairpin turns.

How Long is the Road to Col de Tramassel?

Set high in the Pyrenees mountain range, the road to the summit is 1.3km (0.80 miles) long starting at Hautacam ski resort. It is a very steep climb, hitting a 12% maximum gradient through some of the ramps. The elevation gain is 106 meters. The average gradient is 8.15%.

 

 

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