The 7 Colors of La Pierre are three formulas for a challenge: Climb la Pierre Saint-Martin pass via its seven access roads. From Tardets, Lanne-en-Barétous, Arette, Lourdios, Osse-en-Aspe, Lees-Athas on the French side and Isaba on the Spanish side, each of the seven routes offers extraordinary sensations in completely different atmospheres and unique landscapes in the world.
The Pierre Saint-Martin pass is unique in France, even in Europe and perhaps unique in the world, like the landscapes it offers. Accessible by seven different routes, from two countries and three provinces.
Following the collapse of the RN134 national road above Urdos, caused by the torrential rains that fell on the upper Aspe valley on the night of the 7th of september 2024, the access to the Somport pass from the French side is closed until spring 2025.
This is why the Ultra de La Pierre and the Tour de La Pierre, whose routes go through the Col du Somport, are suspended.
We are working on a new route for the Tour de La Pierre. Stay tuned!
LA MONTÉE DE LA PIERRE
La Montée de La Pierre is the easiest way to enter the Club des Pecs de La Pierre. You complete the seven ascents one by one, in the order of your choice, on the dates of your choice (subject to the opening of the passes). Your only obligations: Complete the climb on a muscle bike, and gradually communicate to us the date and times of departure and arrival, the .gpx file and photos of the entrance sign to the departure village and the border marker at the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass.
By completing the seven climbs, you will join the somewhat zany club of “Pecs de la Pierre™”, the club of those who madly love cycling and the Western Pyrenees. To join the Pecs de la Pierre™ club, you must provide the recording of your route (.gpx file) by email to: homologation[@]lespecsdelapierre.club. Also, you must publish on Instagram the photos taken in front of the entrance sign of each of the seven villages, starting points for the seven climbs, with the hashtag #The7colors.
THE PEC DE LA PIERRE challenge
The Pecs de La Pierre Challenge is simple: You must complete two ascents to the Col de La Pierre Saint-Martin in the same day, via two separate routes, with descents and bike connections. You choose your route, subject to the opening of the passes. Your only obligations: Use a muscle bike, and provide us with the date and times of departure and arrival, the .gpx file and photos of the entrance sign to the departure village and the border marker at the Col de La Pierre Saint -Martin.
The cost of registration for each of the three options is €0. Yes, zero euros. You don't have to pay to become a Pec de la Pierre. However, by registering, you do accept the rules of the 7 Colors of La Pierre. After entering your registration, you automatically join the Pecs de La Pierre Strava club. As this is a permanent raid, the routes can be completed on the dates of your choice within the periods defined for each of the three formulas, subject to the opening of the passes.
L'ULTRA DE La Pierre
L'Ultra is the ultimate grade of the Club des Pecs de La Pierre. Departure from Tardets-Sorholus and return to the same place, for a route of 600 km and 16,800 m. of positive altitude difference, twice the Everest! You choose your departure date, subject to the opening of the passes. Your only obligations: Use a muscle bike, and communicate to us the dates and times of departure and arrival, the dates and times of passage to the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass, the .gpx file and photos of the exit signs and entrance to Tardets and signs for the main passes.
On the Ultra de La Pierre, the true fans of extra-ordinary efforts will be served, as will lovers of mountain landscapes who will be delighted by crossing some of the most beautiful places in the Western Pyrenees: Haut-Béarn, Soule, Navarra and Aragon. The country of Royal Asport!
This route is designed for all lovers of beautiful mountain rides, with 18 passes on the program in addition to the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass (1770 m.): Le Soudet (1533 m.), La Hourcère (1438 m. .), Suscousse (1216 m.), Houratate (1009 m.), Bouésou (1009 m.), Labays (1354 m.), Belagua (1418 m.), Lie (601 m.), Ichère (674 m. ), La Serre (425 m.), Lapixe (373 m.), Bosmendiette (1020 m.), Somport (1632 m.), Port-de-Larrau (1573 m.), Alto de Borau (1144 m. .), Alto de Aisa (1242 m.), Alto de Laza (1127 m.), and the Alto de Zuriza (1290 m.).
Following the collapse of the RN134 national road above Urdos, caused by the torrential rains that fell on the upper Aspe valley on the night of the 7th of september 2024, the access to the Somport pass from the French side is closed until spring 2025.
This is why the Ultra de La Pierre and the Tour de La Pierre, whose routes go through the Col du Somport, are suspended.
We are working on a new route for the Tour de La Pierre. Stay tuned!
LE tour DE LA PIERRE
Le Tour de La Pierre is the recreational outing of the Club des Pecs de La Pierre. A loop of 215 km and 4,700 m of positive altitude difference starting from Arette, which goes completely around the Pic d'Anie massif through the 4 provinces it dominates: Béarn, Aragon, Navarre and Basque Country. You choose your departure date, subject to the opening of the passes, between April 1 and October 30 of the current year. Your only obligations: Use a muscle bike, and provide us with the departure and arrival dates and times, the .gpx file and photos of the exit and entry signs for Arette and the signs for the main passes.
With the Tour de La Pierre, cyclists of all conditions will find what they are looking for. A long warm-up to the Somport pass, then from Villanua the series of small Aragonese passes before heading due north towards the legendary Port of Larrau, all in incredibly beautiful landscapes...
This apparently easy loop has 8 passes: Le Somport (1632 m.), Alto de Borau (1144 m.), Alto de Aisa (1227 m.), Alto de Jasa (1219 m.), Alto de Vedao (1083 m.), Alto de Machamachos (1141 m.), Puerto de Laza (1087 m.) and Port-de-Larrau (1573 m.). The sequence of 3 small passes: Borau, Aisa and Jasa must be taken seriously, and the respite areas before the Port of Larrau are very short... Finally, the Montory climb is there to remind us that we have muscles and they are very tired after more than 200 kilometers in the mountains!
RULES
Created and managed by Marc Duchesne for Royal Asport, "Les 7 Couleurs de La Pierre" highlights a cycling-mountain route for which you are free to choose the date, departure time, and starting point (except for Ultra, imposed starting point).
ROUTES
For the "La Montée" and "Le Défi" formulas, the departure of the 7 Couleurs de La Pierre can be done from one of the following seven villages: Arette, Athas, Lanne-en-Barétous, Lourdios-Ichère, Osse-en -Aspe or Tardets-Sorholus on the French side, Isaba on the Spanish side.
On Le Défi, it is strongly recommended to complete the route clockwise, for safety reasons (“turn right” at crossroads).
For the “L'Ultra” formula, the start and finish of the 7 Couleurs de La Pierre are located in Tardets-Sorholus, France. The route only goes clockwise, for safety reasons.
The route can be completed completely independently or with the support of a support vehicle.
THE PECS DE LA PIERRE CLUB
By completing the 7 Colors of La Pierre, you automatically join the Club des Pecs de La Pierre.
Your grade depends on the formula completed:
• Fada: All seven ascents of La Montée de La Pierre within a maximum period of 12 months;
• Barjo: All seven climbs of the Défi des Pecs de La Pierre within a maximum period of 12 months;
• Dingo: Entire course of the Ultra de La Pierre, completed within a maximum of 144 hours.
SECURITY
You must respect the French and Spanish Highway Codes, and have compliant lighting.
The passes used are generally open from June until the first snow at the end of October. You will be sure to read the weather forecasts on the route before your departure.
RESPONSIBILITY
Whatever option you choose, you are considered on an excursion. In particular, the Ultra de La Pierre route is offered for information purposes only. You must adapt your itinerary to the circumstances.
In the event of any accident or incident which occurs to you or which you have caused, Royal Asport cannot be held liable under any circumstances.
REGISTRATION FEES
Whatever the formula adopted, the registration fee for the 7 Colors of La Pierre is: €0.
Registration fees for 7 Couleurs de La Pierre are valid without time limit until the chosen formula is completed.
Membership in the Club des Pecs de La Pierre is free, this club being for the moment purely virtual.
APPROVAL
Approval requires recording your route with a GPS computer or smartphone.
The corresponding .gpx file (recording of the route taken) should be sent by email to:
homologation[@]lespecsdelapierre.club.
At the same time, you must:
• “Climb” formula: Complete the climbs on a muscle bike, and contact us (by email to: homologation[@]lespecsdelapierre.club) gradually the date and times of departure and arrival, the .gpx file and photos of the entrance sign of the departure village and the border marker at the Col de La Pierre Saint-Martin, and publish on Instagram photos taken in front of the entrance sign of each of the seven villages, starting points for the seven climbs, with the hashtag #The7colors.
• “Challenge” formula: Use a muscle bike, and contact us (by email to: homologation[@]lespecsdelapierre.club) the date and times of departure and arrival, the .gpx file and photos of the entrance sign of the departure village and the border marker at the Col de La Pierre Saint-Martin, and publish on Instagram the photos taken in front the entrance sign to each of the villages, starting points for the seven climbs, with the hashtag #The7colors.
• “Ultra” formula: Use a muscle bike, and provide us with the dates and times of departure and arrival, the dates and times of passage at the La Pierre Saint-Martin pass, the .gpx file and photos of the road signs. exit and entry signs for Tardets and the signs for the main passes, and publish on Instagram the photos taken in front of the exit and entry signs for Tardets and the signs for the main passes, with the hashtag #The7colors.
The absence of just one of these elements will result in refusal of approval of the formula.
After approval, you will receive a diploma corresponding to your grade at the Club des Pecs de La Pierre, with the map drawn using your .gpx files.
CONTACT: Marc Duchesne, Royal Asport Cycleworks, Quartier St-Michel F-64360 Lucq-de-Béarn, France
Following the collapse of the RN134 national road above Urdos, caused by the torrential rains that fell on the upper Aspe valley on the night of the 7th of september 2024, the access to the Somport pass from the French side is closed until spring 2025.
This is why the Ultra de La Pierre and the Tour de La Pierre, whose routes go through the Col du Somport, are suspended.
We are working on a new route for the Tour de La Pierre. Stay tuned!
THE PECS DE LA PIERRE COLS
REGISTRATION
The cost of registration for each of the three options is €0. Yes, zero euros. You don't have to pay to become a Pec de la Pierre. However, by registering, you do accept the rules of the 7 Colors of La Pierre. After entering your registration, you automatically join the Pecs de La Pierre Strava club. As this is a permanent raid, the routes can be completed on the dates of your choice within the periods defined for each of the three formulas, subject to the opening of the passes.
Following the collapse of the RN134 national road above Urdos, caused by the torrential rains that fell on the upper Aspe valley on the night of the 7th of september 2024, the access to the Somport pass from the French side is closed until spring 2025.
This is why the Ultra de La Pierre and the Tour de La Pierre, whose routes go through the Col du Somport, are suspended.
We are working on a new route for the Tour de La Pierre. Stay tuned!
THE PECS DE LA PIERRE JERSEYS
ROAD CONDITIONS
As this is a challenge on mountain roads, it is necessary to take maximum precautions before setting out on the route, both regarding the weather conditions and the state of the roads.
Traffic conditions for the French part: http://inforoute.le64.fr > Places > Main passes.
Traffic conditions for the Spanish part:
https://administracionelectronica.navarra.es/IncCarreteras/Mapa.aspx
Be careful in the Aragonese passes, some roads are not priority in terms of snow removal and maintenance. The greatest vigilance is therefore required on these 4 passes, particularly on the descents where obstacles (potholes, stones, damaged roads) are common.
It is strongly recommended to respect the route, by following the Ultra de La Pierre route in a clockwise direction.
This information is given for information purposes only. Royal Asport cannot be held responsible for any possible consequences linked to the use made of it. For your safety, we invite you to contact local authorities if in doubt.
Following the collapse of the RN134 national road above Urdos, caused by the torrential rains that fell on the upper Aspe valley on the night of the 7th of september 2024, the access to the Somport pass from the French side is closed until spring 2025.
This is why the Ultra de La Pierre and the Tour de La Pierre, whose routes go through the Col du Somport, are suspended.
We are working on a new route for the Tour de La Pierre. Stay tuned!
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