Port de Lers
Encyclopedia
The Port de Lers is a high mountain pass
in the French Pyrenees
in the department of Ariège
, between the communities of Aulus-les-Bains
(west), Massat
(north) and Vicdessos
(east).
, the climb is 11.5 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 807 m. (an average of 7.0%), with the steepest section being at 10.9%.
Starting from Massat
, the climb is 16.6 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 868 m. (an average of 5.2%), with the steepest sections being at 8.9%. At 3.8 km from the summit is the junction with the climb to the Col d'Agnes
.
in 1995, since when it has featured three times, most recently in 2011
, when the leader over the summit was Gorka Izagirre
.
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...
(west), Massat
Massat
Massat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.It is situated on the former Route nationale 618, the "Route of the Pyrenees".-History:...
(north) and Vicdessos
Vicdessos
Vicdessos is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Vicdessos are called Vicdessosiens.-References:*...
(east).
Details of climb
Starting from VicdessosVicdessos
Vicdessos is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.-Population:Inhabitants of Vicdessos are called Vicdessosiens.-References:*...
, the climb is 11.5 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 807 m. (an average of 7.0%), with the steepest section being at 10.9%.
Starting from Massat
Massat
Massat is a commune in the Ariège department in southwestern France.It is situated on the former Route nationale 618, the "Route of the Pyrenees".-History:...
, the climb is 16.6 km long. Over this distance, the climb is 868 m. (an average of 5.2%), with the steepest sections being at 8.9%. At 3.8 km from the summit is the junction with the climb to the Col d'Agnes
Col d'Agnes
The Col d'Agnes is a high mountain pass in the French Pyrenees in the department of Ariège, between the communities of Aulus-les-Bains , Massat and Vicdessos .-Details of climb:...
.
Appearances in Tour de France
The Port de Lers 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 1995, since when it has featured three 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 Gorka Izagirre
Gorka Izagirre
Gorka Izagirre Intxausti is a professional cyclist, who rides for the UCI ProTeam, .-Palmarès:2010* 1st, Stage 4, Tour of Luxembourg* 1st, Prueba Villafranca de Ordizia* 7th, Stage 3, Eneco Tour2011* 2nd, Trofeo Deia* 7th, Stage 3, Tour Down Under...
.
| 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 | 3 | Gorka Izagirre Gorka Izagirre Gorka Izagirre Intxausti is a professional cyclist, who rides for the UCI ProTeam, .-Palmarès:2010* 1st, Stage 4, Tour of Luxembourg* 1st, Prueba Villafranca de Ordizia* 7th, Stage 3, Eneco Tour2011* 2nd, Trofeo Deia* 7th, Stage 3, Tour Down Under... |
| 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 | 3 | Michael Rasmussen Michael Rasmussen Michael Rasmussen is a Danish professional road bicycle racer who rides for the Danish team Christina Watches-Onfone. In the 2007 Tour de France, Rasmussen, while in the yellow jersey, had his contract terminated by his team and was removed from the Tour... |
| 1995 1995 Tour de France The 1995 Tour de France was the 82nd Tour de France, taking place July 1 to July 23, 1995. It was Miguel Indurain's fifth and final victory in the Tour. On the fifteenth stage Italian rider Fabio Casartelli died after an accident on the Col de Portet d'Aspet.... |
14 | 2 | Marco Pantani Marco Pantani Marco Pantani was an Italian road racing cyclist, widely considered one of the best climbers in professional road bicycle racing... |