Col d'Aspin (Arreau) - Cycling Inspiration & Education

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  • čas přidán 8. 09. 2024
  • Nestled between the infamous Col du Tourmalet and Col de Peyresourde in the beautiful Hautes-Pyrénées, the Col d’Aspin has a long and illustrious history with the Tour de France, first featuring in the race as part of the inaugural mountain stage (a mere 326km from from Luchon to Bayonne dubbed the Circle of Death) in 1910.
    Starting from the charming village of Arreau on the river Neste, the eastern side of the Aspin is a 12 kilometre gift of vast mountain views and jagged peaks from the early kilometres all the way to the summit. It’s rare to be able to see the the summit of a climb within the first kilometre of starting it, but if you look closely that’s exactly what you can do on the Aspin, offering you gentle reassurance of your goal.
    Use the first part of the climb to find your rhythm. The occasional near double digit gradient is only momentary and allows time to recover and enjoy on the easier sections. As you climb high above the Aure valley, the surrounding mountains become even more resplendent leaving you in awe at their mystique and magnificence. It may not be the highest or hardest climb in the Pyrénées but be sure to save some gas in the tank for the second section where the final 5 kilometres average 8%.
    I’ve ridden the Aspin many times now and on each occasion it creates a certain feeling inside that brings peace and tranquility to the day. From wildlife roaming free to endless mountain views the Aspin has a richness in its character that no matter what’s going on in your world it simply makes you feel alive!
    Start: Arreau
    Length: 12km
    Summit: 1,489m
    Elevation gain: 799m
    Average gradient: 6.5%
    Max gradient: 10%
    Ridden in October
    I very much hope you enjoy our video on the Col d'Aspin. If the thought of these delicious mountain roads send shivers down your spine (in a good way) then why not join us on one of our cycling tours in the French Pyrénées and ride this very climb and many more of the most prestigious peaks in cycling history? For more details visit thecolcollectiv....
    Thank you to our partners Mavic, Cannondale, Exposure Lights, Lezyne, MyPower by InfoCrank, The Sufferfest, TORQ and USE for enabling us to bring these truly special mountains to life for you all. If you're in need of new bike kit in the future and you enjoyed this video then bear them in mind and help keep the wheels turning :-)
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    Peace.
    Mike Cotty
    The Col Collective
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Komentáře • 73

  • @francbertin2237
    @francbertin2237 Před 5 lety +21

    Superbe vidéo 👏Le col d'Aspin n'est pas le plus difficile à grimper mais certainement un des plus beaux cols français. Son voisin la Hourquette même si moins connu n'est pas mal non plus. Et vive le vélo 🚴🚴🚴🚴🚴

  • @McHayes76
    @McHayes76 Před 4 lety +5

    Rode up Aspin last summer. It's even for a novice very do-able. I mostly remember the fantastic views riding up. I soaked up every moment of Aspin. A must do if you are in th eregion. And a good warm up for Tourmalet ;-)

  • @danjeory3659
    @danjeory3659 Před 5 lety +7

    These videos are so professionally shot and produced. You should be really proud. They should be on TV. They would definitely inspire more people to give it a go. Just wish I could spin the wheels that fast uphill!

  • @wlebucheitaliane8262
    @wlebucheitaliane8262 Před 4 lety +4

    This videos are such an inspiration! You combine so perfectly the nature, the sport, thecnology and the passion for bicycle. Only compliments for your work!

  • @DrJRMCFC
    @DrJRMCFC Před 5 lety +2

    A new Col Collective vlog, all is good in the Universe.
    The Aspin was the first Col I climbing way back in 2001 or something in an Etape over the Aspin, Tourmalet and up Luz Ardiden in dreadful weather. Completely hooked ever since.

    • @itsallspent
      @itsallspent Před 5 lety

      Win I see a beer truck I know the universe is good because the beer truck driver knows when the universe is ok! Heehee

  • @grahamhaller8181
    @grahamhaller8181 Před rokem

    The Aspin is on the bucket list.

  • @pitmontorlover
    @pitmontorlover Před 5 lety +4

    Glad to see You ride the classic SuperSix Evo 😍

  • @chrisbarnett7438
    @chrisbarnett7438 Před 2 měsíci

    Loves it out of the saddle !

  • @willeigo8468
    @willeigo8468 Před rokem

    I met a couple of Spaniards at Cauterets, Ferme Basque last week, they told me Col d'aspen was one of the prettiest rides to get after. They and you are so right.

    • @TheColCollective
      @TheColCollective  Před rokem

      Aspin is such a beautiful climb. One of my favourites for sure and a special place!

  • @etcheb479
    @etcheb479 Před 4 lety +1

    Cette chaîne est juste merveilleuse. C’est pas une vidéo que j’ai regardé mais un film c’est INCROYABLE. Les musiques, les plans tout est présent vraiment un excellent travail !

  • @EKcyclist
    @EKcyclist Před 5 lety +1

    As the Col Collective gets more popular, the footage gets better and better. Superb, Mike!

  • @johnevanko3797
    @johnevanko3797 Před 5 lety

    That brings back great memories. What a magical place.

  • @jean-mariegarcia1477
    @jean-mariegarcia1477 Před 3 lety

    De superbes images et de magnifiques couleurs qui ravivent bien d'agréables souvenirs.

  • @itsallspent
    @itsallspent Před 5 lety +2

    Just what i needed today! Thanks
    The closest thing to a Col in Houston Texas is riding out of a drainage ditch.

  • @fernandolemos2823
    @fernandolemos2823 Před 5 lety +1

    I look at this videos and think lots of them when I'm climbing. Keep up the good work.

  • @robertkearley3900
    @robertkearley3900 Před 4 lety

    Loved this. Climb

  • @guypressault22
    @guypressault22 Před 5 lety +2

    Merci Mike Another superbe moment in a superbe place in the world, superbly captured again.
    You produce the best cycling videos, just not enough of them :)

  • @stradri6457
    @stradri6457 Před 5 lety +7

    Hey Mike, great vid as always, you should do a vid about the col de Menté/Mourtis from St Béat or about the Balès from Mauléon Barousse

  • @JackSheahan2012
    @JackSheahan2012 Před 5 lety

    A great start to another 'season' of the Col Collective, so many thanks, Mike. This brought back great memories of a foggy morning in June '06, when we ascended in this direction. Still love it.

  • @maxmichelson5649
    @maxmichelson5649 Před 5 lety

    Thank you Mike just stunning

  • @chrisshepard7073
    @chrisshepard7073 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Mike,
    Another fantastic video! Keep up the GREAT work. Inspiration for us weekend warriors.
    Chris S

  • @jimholland1592
    @jimholland1592 Před 5 lety

    I love you and the teams work, you inspired me at the age of 63 to climb Mt. Evans and Pikes Peak back to back incredible! Thanks for all you do keep it up and stay safe and strong 👍

  • @georgea2161
    @georgea2161 Před 5 lety

    Another great video. Well done. I'm ready to comeback and collect some more cols with The Col Collective. Chapeau!

  • @kitzingmarko
    @kitzingmarko Před 5 lety +1

    Great to have you back, Mike!! :)

  • @oscargerardogalindomarquez5615

    Buenos días a todos. Mil gracias por enviarme está joya. Saludos desde México.

  • @peterwilliams7641
    @peterwilliams7641 Před 5 lety

    Another superb video, so inspirational. Thanks

  • @ChamBatJazz
    @ChamBatJazz Před 5 lety

    Magnificent video, Mike!
    Last week I was with a friend in the Pyrenees and climbed the Col d'Aspin from the slope of Campan and then we climbed Val Louron/Azet and Hourquette d'Ancizan. That was an amazing route! Two days before, we climbed Hautacam and Tourmalet.
    Thanks a lot for your inspiring videos.

  • @kellyoram6220
    @kellyoram6220 Před 5 lety

    I remember the descent of this side! It is indeed a special one!

  • @jonterry872
    @jonterry872 Před 5 lety

    Another fantastic video, Mike, expertly shot and edited. Thank you for blessing us with these views.

  • @Mindblower008
    @Mindblower008 Před 5 lety

    👌👌👌 and great music too!

  • @stevemurphy6599
    @stevemurphy6599 Před 5 lety

    Thanks Mike
    I love everything about these videos

  • @peny79133
    @peny79133 Před 3 lety

    경치가 진짜 좋다....멋지네요.

  • @JulienBerard3874
    @JulienBerard3874 Před 5 lety +1

    Wonderful video Mike, as always ! I am currently also in the Pyrenees and have a little tip... There is one of the best bakery on earth in Arreau called "Le pain en Aure". They have almonds, nuts and chocolate biscuits that will make you climb every pass of the area in a single day ;-) Hope to see you one day !

  • @cyclingscientist
    @cyclingscientist Před 5 lety

    Another amazing video, such an inspiration!

  • @joaquimpereira8069
    @joaquimpereira8069 Před 5 lety

    wonderful as always!! cheers from Portugal!

  • @Phaidrus
    @Phaidrus Před 5 lety

    Excellent!

  • @markchristy7418
    @markchristy7418 Před 5 lety +1

    Great to see another video, it's been a while but always great as usual. You really do capture the Pyrenees for what they are, a fantastic spot on this earth! Still waiting for Port de Bales from Mauleon Barousse or perhaps start at St Bertrand as a nice photographic opportunity?

  • @evictorr
    @evictorr Před 5 lety

    A nice climb, that one. I rode up it last year, on a very hot day, and enjoyed it! :)

  • @pedroandrade2398
    @pedroandrade2398 Před 5 lety +10

    you forgot your bag! xD

  • @fwcustoms5997
    @fwcustoms5997 Před 5 lety

    Their is nothing better like climbing in the mountains with a roadbike . Please come to tirol or south tirol , with kühtai pass , timmelsjoch , penser joch , jaufenpass , stelvio and all the glacier roads that we drive this summer 2019 . Best regards from cologne / germany

  • @JM-vy5tl
    @JM-vy5tl Před 5 lety

    Awesome Vid as usual...!

  • @dirkbeauboir8521
    @dirkbeauboir8521 Před 5 lety

    How beautiful. Now i definitely have to come back to do the Aspin from this side too. Damn you Mike Cotty.

    • @TheColCollective
      @TheColCollective  Před 5 lety

      Already looking forward to it Dirk! :-)

    • @razcohen5590
      @razcohen5590 Před 5 lety

      Dirk Beauboir honestly there’s something beautiful about the Pyrénées that make every climb magical. Just so green and wide open panoramics gives you amazing views not as dramatic as the alps or the dolomites but just absolutely stunning! And The Col Collective film and editing crew seem to bring out the magic even more! Definitely this pass is on my list of places to explore.

  • @airflexares
    @airflexares Před 4 lety

    Next year you could try the Col du Mont Cenis (Colle del Moncenisio) from Novalesa, and then the descent on the "SS 25" to Susa. One of the best rides I've ever done!

  • @markrushton1516
    @markrushton1516 Před 5 lety

    Part of 'The Circle of Death' which does sound dramatic. good to see you back on the slopes.

  • @PEDALAMARCAO
    @PEDALAMARCAO Před 5 lety

    Great!!

  • @jeanclaudedumoulin
    @jeanclaudedumoulin Před 5 lety

    THANK YOU !!!!

    • @jeanclaudedumoulin
      @jeanclaudedumoulin Před 5 lety

      Now we’re just waiting for Aubisque from Arrens via Soulor.

    • @jeanclaudedumoulin
      @jeanclaudedumoulin Před 5 lety

      ... One road to rule them all...

    • @TheColCollective
      @TheColCollective  Před 5 lety

      Roman Delamare give this a whirl 👉🏼 czcams.com/video/49BN4T6qUU4/video.html 😃

  • @methe2960
    @methe2960 Před 5 lety

    Beautiful, I wanter to go there this summer but Tourmalet killed me before I got there :) Next time, hopefully...

  • @jensenhealey907efi
    @jensenhealey907efi Před 5 lety +1

    At 0:33 it is a close up of the pedals and shoes. I had no clue that Mavic actually made pedals too.

  • @trevekneebone369
    @trevekneebone369 Před 5 lety +7

    There's a guy following you, with the same bike & kit

    • @evictorr
      @evictorr Před 4 lety +1

      He enjoyed the climb so much that he was beside himself :)

  • @palicar
    @palicar Před 3 lety

    the best

  • @temporalsoliton
    @temporalsoliton Před 4 lety

    Excellent as usual. Please have them send you a new supersix so you can compare with your current model.

  • @ismaelalonsosastre371
    @ismaelalonsosastre371 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video, as always.
    A question for you: do you prefer disk brakes or classic brakes?

    • @TheColCollective
      @TheColCollective  Před 5 lety +1

      Ismael Alonso Sastre Since using discs for the last couple of years it’d be hard to switch back to rim brakes. The performance is all conditions is exceptional.

  • @rocatalin88
    @rocatalin88 Před 5 lety

    You forgot your bag on the dam, Mike! :))

  • @julen9348
    @julen9348 Před 5 lety +2

    Yo must climb Horquette d'Ancizan

  • @파일럿주원
    @파일럿주원 Před 5 lety +1

    Amazing 😍 by the way what's the title of music starting at 2:00

    • @ifnahmad
      @ifnahmad Před 4 lety

      I want to know this too

  • @bebbeec600
    @bebbeec600 Před 5 lety

    Buenas tardes .por si alguien estuviese interesado cada 2 años se celebra una prueba y el año que viene toca.la etapa es Luchon _ bayonne costa de 326 km y se puede realizar en uno o dos dias.les cuento esto porque en la prueba se suben por este orden los siguientes puertos
    Pereysourde aspin por esta vertiente tourmalet Solórzano aubisque y oskitz.
    Es una pasada de prueba sin clasificación.con avituallamientos y un gran ambiente cicloturista.como he dicho antes puedes acabarla de noche que siempre habrá gente esperando.yo es la 4 vez que la he hecho.espero que muchos os animéis.aspin precioso

  • @sasha371
    @sasha371 Před 4 lety

    Why there is no a single UK climb? There are some wicked places, no?

  • @tomsjuh
    @tomsjuh Před 3 lety

    what is the song name?

  • @v0ldy54
    @v0ldy54 Před 5 lety +3

    Must be weird for english people to cycle in France where in every village you see "PAIN" signs xD

  • @billuvill
    @billuvill Před 5 lety +1

    Welcome to the coal collective with a cold-ass man for maroon - you tube captions...

    • @thebelly925
      @thebelly925 Před 4 lety

      billuvill I was just searching the comments thinking, “surely I’m not the first to mention the ‘cold-ass man’ from the subtitles.”

  • @jestella8
    @jestella8 Před 5 lety

    Nice video but, you're in France not in England, so please, ride by the right side of the road!!!