Col de Latrape
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The Col de Latrape is a mountain pass
in the French Pyrenees
in the department of Ariège
, between the communities of Aulus-les-Bains
(east) and Ustou
(west).
, the climb is 5.0 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 368 m. (an average of 7.4%), with the steepest sections being at 10.0%.
Starting from Sérac d'Ustou
, the climb is 5.9 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 424 m. (an average of 7.2%), with the steepest section being at 14.7%.
in 1956, since when it has featured six times, most recently in 2011
, when the leader over the summit was Sandy Casar
.
Mountain pass
A mountain pass is a route through a mountain range or over a ridge. If following the lowest possible route, a pass is locally the highest point on that route...
in the French Pyrenees
French Pyrenees
The French Pyrenees is a large mountain range on the French-Spanish border that is part of the following départements, from east to west: Pyrénées-Orientales, Aude, Ariège, Haute-Garonne, Hautes-Pyrénées, and Pyrénées-Atlantiques ....
in the department of Ariège
Ariège
Ariège is a department in southwestern France named after the Ariège River.- History :Ariège is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the counties of Foix and Couserans....
, between the communities of Aulus-les-Bains
Aulus-les-Bains
Aulus-les-Bains is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.Situated at the head of the Garbet valley and beneath Guzet Neige ski resort, the village is best known for the thermal springs and spa complex. There are several Belle Époque buildings, some still offering hotel...
(east) and Ustou
Ustou
Ustou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.The commune of Ustou comprises several villages: Saint-Lizier, Le Trein, Sérac; and numerous hamlets, including: Escots, Bieille, Rouzes.-Population:...
(west).
Details of climb
Starting from Aulus-les-BainsAulus-les-Bains
Aulus-les-Bains is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.Situated at the head of the Garbet valley and beneath Guzet Neige ski resort, the village is best known for the thermal springs and spa complex. There are several Belle Époque buildings, some still offering hotel...
, the climb is 5.0 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 368 m. (an average of 7.4%), with the steepest sections being at 10.0%.
Starting from Sérac d'Ustou
Ustou
Ustou is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.The commune of Ustou comprises several villages: Saint-Lizier, Le Trein, Sérac; and numerous hamlets, including: Escots, Bieille, Rouzes.-Population:...
, the climb is 5.9 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 424 m. (an average of 7.2%), with the steepest section being at 14.7%.
Appearances in Tour de France
The Col de Latrape was first used in the Tour de FranceTour de France
The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The...
in 1956, since when it has featured six times, most recently in 2011
2011 Tour de France
-Pre-race favourites:2010 winner Alberto Contador was suspended from cycling during a doping investigation from September 2010 to February 2011, during which time 2010 runner-up Andy Schleck was regarded as the favourite. When the suspension was lifted, Contador declared his desire to compete in...
, when the leader over the summit was Sandy Casar
Sandy Casar
Sandy Casar is a French professional racing cyclist.Casar turned professional in 2000 after riding for Jean Floch-Mantes as an amateur. As a professional he has always ridden for FDJ.Severo...
.
| Year | Stage | Category | Leader at the summit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 2011 Tour de France -Pre-race favourites:2010 winner Alberto Contador was suspended from cycling during a doping investigation from September 2010 to February 2011, during which time 2010 runner-up Andy Schleck was regarded as the favourite. When the suspension was lifted, Contador declared his desire to compete in... |
14 | 2 | Sandy Casar Sandy Casar Sandy Casar is a French professional racing cyclist.Casar turned professional in 2000 after riding for Jean Floch-Mantes as an amateur. As a professional he has always ridden for FDJ.Severo... |
| 2004 2004 Tour de France The 2004 Tour de France was the 91st, taking place from July 3 to July 25, 2004. It consisted of 20 stages over 3391 km.Lance Armstrong became the first to win six Tours de France. Armstrong had been favored to win, his competitors seen as being German Jan Ullrich, Spaniards Roberto Heras and... |
13 | 2 | Sylvain Chavanel Sylvain Chavanel Sylvain Chavanel Albira is a French professional road bicycle racer. His brother Sébastien Chavanel is also a cyclist.Chavanel started his professional career in 2000 with Jean-René Bernaudeau's team Bonjour, which became Brioches La Boulangère in 2003... |
| 2003 2003 Tour de France The 2003 Tour de France started and ended in Paris. Lasting from July 5 to July 27 the race covered 3,427.5 km , proceeding clockwise in twenty stages around France, including six major mountain stages... |
14 | 2 | Christophe Mengin Christophe Mengin Christophe Mengin is a French racing cyclist and a former cyclo-cross racer. He became professional in 1995, signing to the Chazal team. His height is 1.73 m, and weight is 68 kg... |
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14 | 2 | Robert Millar Robert Millar Robert Millar is a former Scottish professional cyclist who won the “King of the Mountains” competition in the 1984 Tour de France and finished fourth overall – sharing the highest Tour position for a British cyclist with Bradley Wiggins, and the first time a Briton had won a major Tour... |
| 1984 1984 Tour de France The 1984 Tour de France was the 71st Tour de France, run over 4020.9 km in 23 stages and a prologue, from 29 June to 22 July 1984.French rider Laurent Fignon won his second consecutive Tour, beating former teammate Bernard Hinault by over 10 minutes. Hinault was pursuing his fifth Tour... |
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| 1956 1956 Tour de France The 1956 Tour de France was the 43rd Tour de France, taking place from July 5 to 28, 1956. It consisted of 22 stages over 4498 km, ridden at an average speed of 36.268 km/h.... |
13 | 3 | Charly Gaul Charly Gaul Charly Gaul was a professional cyclist. He was a national cyclo-cross champion, an accomplished time triallist and a better climber. His ability earned him the nickname of The Angel of the Mountains in the 1958 Tour de France, which he won with four stage victories... |