Chemin de la bergerie d'Arrecouech

Chemin de la bergerie d'Arrecouech is a very steep climb above Gourette in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Its 16.0 TEP puts it above 90% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 27.5% and start 2.1 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 45 to 76 minutes. On the SAC scale it is mountain hiking, with uneven ground that asks for some care. North-facing, so it holds shade and snow longer than the sunny side of the valley. The nearest named summit, Crète de Pène Sarrière at 1,987 m, is 665 m away.

TEP: 16.0
Climb: +710 m
Distance: 3.6 km
Average grade: 20.0%
Time: 45 to 76 min

Climbs nearby

Tour du Sanctus, 1.7 km at 17.5% (same start)
l'Aubisque par le Col de Tortes, 2.2 km at 18.9%, Gourette (0.1 km away)
Tour du Sanctus, 3.7 km at 18.7% (1.5 km away)
Tour du Sanctus, 3.4 km at 23.9% (1.6 km away)
l'Aubisque par le Col de Tortes, 783 m at 26.8%, Béost (1.6 km away)
l'Aubisque par le Col de Tortes, 685 m at 30.6% (1.6 km away)