Driving the wild road to Pas de Roland in the Pyrenees

Pas de Roland is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.700m (5577ft) above sea level, located in the Ariège department of France.

Pas de Roland

Where is Pas de Roland?

The pass is located in the Occitanie region, in the southwestern part of the country, near the border with Andorra, within the upper Ariège valley.

Is the road to Pas de Roland paved?

The well-maintained road to the summit is totally paved. It’s called D522. The climb is very demanding, with steep sections, hitting a 12% maximum gradient through some of the ramps and 15 hairpin turns. The 9th km is the steepest.

How long is the road to Pas de Roland?

The road to the summit is 16.0 km (10 miles) long, running north-south from Verdun to the iconic Plateau de Beille resort.

Is the road to Pas de Roland open in winter?

Set high in the Central Pyrenees mountain range, the road is usually open throughout the year to enable access to Plateau de Beille ski resort. Due to the cold in the winter months, it’s recommended to try the climb from late April to the end of October.

 

 

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