Three climbs with an average gradient of 8% over the entire route. In 1: the climb to the village of Seignaux (770m), in two: the Col du Traucadou its 10,5km climb and a summit at 1m, in 253: the Prat d'Albis, arrival of the Tour de France in 3.
Les Trois Bosses near Foix – circuit n°10

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Foix Ariège Pyrenees

In the very heart of Ariège, at the foot of the Pyrenees, the Foix Ariège Pyrenees destination immediately catches the traveller's attention, with the three [...]

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1 - From Foix to Mercus Garrabet

Departing from the Foix Tourist Office, take the allées Villote, stay in the left lane towards Ferrières-sur-Ariège, take immediately to the right, still towards Ferrière on avenue Lakanal, pass the college, then go up a little and take right towards Ferrières-sur-Ariège via the D8A.
Pass ferrières, arrive at Prayols, after the square on your left, turn right onto the Montoulieu D408 road to the Village. Continue on the D408 on leaving the village, take the “Planel des Portes” road on your left to go down to camp loung and find the D8B in the direction of Amplaing. Cross Amplaing and continue to the roundabout. Take the second exit towards Mercus Garrabet D20A.
Find a roundabout continue straight on the D20A direction Mercus Garrabet, pass above the Ariège, go up to a junction, turn right on the D618 to the village square located on your left.

2 - From Mercus Garrabet to Foix

From the Place du Village, turn right onto Rue du Château, then right again onto Route de Croquié D61. Your ascent begins up to the Col du Traucadou. Go back down the same road, arrive in the village, cross the stream of Serbel to reach rue Gabriel Peri. Turn left at the foot of the Saint Louis church to join the D618. Pass the village of Garrabet, then arrive at Saint Antoine, at the roundabout of the charmille take the second exit towards Montgailhard D117. Cross the village, then arrive in the commercial area, pass three roundabouts, take the direction of Foix and stay on the D117. Arrive at Foix, take the large roundabout take the second exit towards the city center and stay on the D117. Arrive on the Villote alleys.

3 - From Foix to Prat d'Albis

From the allées Villote, stay in the right lane towards Tarbes/Saint Girons. Continue, at the roundabout take the second exit D21 towards Prat d'Albis. The ascent begins. At the traffic lights turn left, D421. Arrive at Bout du Touron Prat d'Albis. Go back down the same road to reach Foix.

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