How to drive the curvy road to Col de la Hourcere in the Pyrenees

Col de la Hourcère ou Murkhuillako Lépoua is a mountain pass at an elevation of 1.435m (4,708ft) above sea level, located in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of France.

Col de la Hourcere

Where is Col de la Hourcere?

The pass, also known as Murkhuillako Lepoua in Basque, is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, in the southwestern part of the country near the Spanish border. Near the summit, there’s a ski resort known as Espace Nordique d'Issarbe.

Is Col de la Hourcere paved?

The road through the pass is fully paved, not in the best condition, with many turns, countless hairpin bends, steep sections (it’s an HC category climb with an average gradient of 8.10% and a maximum gradient of 16.3%) and narrow parts. It’s called D632 Road.

How long is Col de la Hourcere?

The road is 22.7 km (14.1 miles) long, running north-south from Lanne-en-Barétous to the paved D113 road on the way to Col de la Pierre Saint-Martin.

 

 

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