Pla D'Adet
Skiing infrastructure
Ski area
- 55 ski slopes
- 30 lifts
Cycle racing
Details of the climb
The climb to the ski station starts at Vignec, on the outskirts of Saint-Lary-Soulan. From here, the climb is 10.7 km (6.6 mi) long. Over this distance, the climb gains 861 m (2,825 ft) in altitude, at an average gradient of 8%, with several sections near the start of the climb in excess of 12%.
The finish line of the climb as used in the Tour de France is at 1,680 m (5,510 ft), although in 2005 this was at 1,669 m (5,476 ft).
The bottom section of the climb (4.6km) were used for the downhill Red Bull Road Rage race held on 12 September 2009. The race was won by Tour de France multiple stage winner and former yellow jersey wearer, Frédéric Moncassin.
Tour de France
The Tour de France has featured Pla d'Adet as a finish on 10 occasions since 1974, most recently in 2014.
Year | Stage | Start of stage | Distance (km) | Category | Stage winner | Yellow jersey |
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2014 | 17 | Saint-Gaudens | 124.5 | HC | ![]() |
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2005 | 15 | Lézat-sur-Lèze | 205 | HC | ![]() |
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2001 | 13 | Foix | 194 | HC | ![]() |
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1993 | 16 | Andorra | 230 | 1 | ![]() |
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1982 | 13 | Pau | 122 | HC | ![]() |
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1981 | 6 | Saint-Gaudens | 117 | HC | ![]() |
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1978 | 11 | Pau | 161 | 1 | ![]() |
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1976 | 14 | Saint-Gaudens | 139 | 1 | ![]() |
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1975 | 11 | Pau | 160 | 1 | ![]() |
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1974 | 16 | La Seu d'Urgell | 209 | 1 | ![]() |
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The beginning of the climb also has featured as the access road to the col de Portet, which deviates from the main road taking a right turn at Espiaube.