Looking south from the idyllic Col du Pradel

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Looking south from the idyllic Col du Pradel

Looking south from the idyllic Col du Pradel

Looking south from the Col du Pradel (1679m) with the main ridge of the Ariège Pyrenees on the horizon August 7, 2010 14:03:21
Tijs
on Apr 22, 2012 2:02 pm
Lat/Lon: 42.74780°N / 1.93920°E
Image Type(s): Scenery
Image ID: 786690

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visentin

visentin - May 11, 2012 2:45 am - Voted 10/10

nice photos

where about is this Col du Pradel ?

Tijs

Tijs - May 12, 2012 6:09 am - Hasn't voted

Re: nice photos

Thanks. I just added the coordinates (42.7478 1.9392). It's east-northeast of Ax-les-Thermes, on the border of the département de l'Aude and the département de l'Ariège.

From Ax-les-Thermes to Rodome over the Col du Pradel and then back to Ax-les-Thermes over the long and steep Port de Pailhères (2001m) makes for a great day cycling in a very quiet corner of the French Pyrenees.

visentin

visentin - May 14, 2012 4:36 am - Voted 10/10

Re: nice photos

That's great !
The Ariège has very few photos apart from those of the peaks on the border, keep posting more !
Did you cycle on the road or mountain bike ?

Tijs

Tijs - May 21, 2012 1:05 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: nice photos

If you look here, or more specifically here, you will find your answer :)

I'm afraid those are all the Ariège photos I have, apart from a few hero shots on top of the gruelling Port de Pailhères, which etiquette prevents me from posting :)

visentin

visentin - May 22, 2012 6:28 am - Voted 10/10

Re: nice photos

Nice !
Do you often mountainbike ? In the pyrenees only or elsewhere too ?

Tijs

Tijs - May 22, 2012 6:51 am - Hasn't voted

Re: nice photos

This is actually a road bike. I only use my mountainbike on dirt tracks like the Canigou and the Parpaillon (two of my all-time favorites).

The Pyrenees are my favorite European mountain range, but I have also cycled a lot in the Cévennes and the French Alps (though actually I think the Alps are too crowded and too touristy; I prefer quieter ranges).

visentin

visentin - May 22, 2012 6:57 am - Voted 10/10

Re: nice photos

Sounds interesting, seems that you often travel to France. Glad that you quote the Pyrenees as number one.
Ever thought about joining mbpost.com ?

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