The hardest red runs in the Pyrenees
The 20 red runs in the Pyrenees with the steepest stretch. Top is Malh Blanc at Cauterets Cirque du Lys, reaching 59% (31°) over 50 m. By the ATUDEM and AFNOR criteria, over 40% is already black-run terrain.
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Malh BlancCauterets Cirque du Lys · France59%steepest stretch - 2
Central TucaCandanchú · Spain59%steepest stretch - 3
Ibón IIIPanticosa · Spain59%steepest stretch - 4
ComsPal Arinsal · Andorra59%steepest stretch - 5
RamondiaPiau-Engaly · France58%steepest stretch - 6
Estives de Serre DoumengePeyragudes · France58%steepest stretch - 7Ibón IPanticosa · Spain58%steepest stretch
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LlebreGrandvalira · Andorra58%steepest stretch - 9
La RacaAstún · Spain58%steepest stretch - 10KamikasePiau-Engaly · France58%steepest stretch
- 11Stadio SlalomCandanchú · Spain57%steepest stretch
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MuntanyóBaqueira Beret · Spain57%steepest stretch - 13StandardCandanchú · Spain57%steepest stretch
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GalinatLes Monts d'Olmes · France57%steepest stretch - 15
La CoumeGrand Tourmalet · France56%steepest stretch - 16
NarboutLe Mourtis · France56%steepest stretch - 17AsphodèleCauterets Cirque du Lys · France55%steepest stretch
- 18Bosc de PeüllaBaqueira Beret · Spain55%steepest stretch
- 19DossauBaqueira Beret · Spain55%steepest stretch
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BisorneAx 3 Domaines · France55%steepest stretch
How this list was made
For every official red run of at least 300 m, its steepest 50 m stretch, measured with the elevation model (about 30 m precision, smoothed against false spikes). Stretches over 60% are left out: on a piste they are usually a drop beside it, not the run.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hardest red run in the Pyrenees?
Malh Blanc, at Cauterets Cirque du Lys, with a 50 m stretch at 59%. Next come Central Tuca (Candanchú, 59%) and Ibón III (Panticosa, 59%).
Where does this data come from?
For every official red run of at least 300 m, its steepest 50 m stretch, measured with the elevation model (about 30 m precision, smoothed against false spikes). Stretches over 60% are left out: on a piste they are usually a drop beside it, not the run. Data from OpenStreetMap via OpenSkiMap.