Col de la Core (Seix)

Start Town	Altitude	Elevation Gain	Length	Gradient	Difficulty	Rating
Seix	1,395m	885m	13.8 km	6.4%	657	***

Climb Description

Col de la Core is something of the ugly duckling amongst the great cycling climbs in the heart of the Ariège Pyrenees. It is quite easy, fairly unspectacular and in a slightly out of the way location. Indeed, the Tour de France has tackled the climb on fewer than ten occasions - a pitiful amount compared with some of the neighbouring ascents.

The climbs from Seix is mostly surrounded by forests and is fairly pleasant, but there are no great views. It does open up a bit towards the top, but without having the picturesque backdrops of some of the neighbouring climbs.

Col de la Core is open throughout the year, subject to weather. Closures due to snow are common in the winter.

Roads & Traffic

The road surface is generally in fairly good condition, although is a bit bumpy in places.

There is little traffic throughout the climb.

Alternative Routes

Col de la Core can also be climbed starting from Audressein.

Nearby Climbs

Col de Portet d'Aspet

Col de Menté

Col des Ares

Col d'Agnes

Col de Port

Guzet Neige

Port de Lers

Cycling Holidays

Col de la Core can be climbed as an extension option on our Pyrenees Coast to Coast cycling holiday. Although, it is a bit out of the way, so only advisable for very strong riders!

Check out the information below for details of this and some of the other tours that we run in high mountains.