Port de Bales (Garin) – The Col | Art Print
Photographed by Daniel Hughes
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Port de Bales found in the French Pyrenees connects the village of Ferrère (to the north) to that of Bourg-d’Oueil, Haute-Garonne (south-east). Or more significantly it links to famous climbs like Peyragudes via Garin. Often closed for large periods during the winter, so worth checking if it is open if you’re thinking of visiting in late May/early June.
From Garin (a small township to the south of Peyragudes) you descend down to the smallest of left turns with a sign to Port de Bales. Zero fanfare. The first few km are steep until a very pretty section going through the hamlet of Saint-Paul-D’Oueil (some rustic buildings). From there you make your way up the valley with lush pastures, trees and green hills surrounding you. At Bourg d’Oueil (13km from Garin) two hairpin bends and at 16km the mood changes significantly. Huge reveals make you want to go faster to see what is around the corner and even bigger ramps in gradient. The business end of the climb. A final hairpin bend with a final push of 1.5km to get to the summit of Port de Bales and fantastically rolling, grassland views (no jagged mountains).
Very pretty (We love the feeling of remoteness), and we’d choose it over col d’Aspin and even Peyragudes any day of the week. You’ll be unlucky to see more than 1 car the entire time also.
Stats: 912m of ascent in 15.4km. Average gradient of 5.8%. Elevation: 1,755 m (5,758 ft) Hairpins: 3
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About the Photographer – Daniel Hughes
Epic Cols is a passion project for rider and photographer Daniel Hughes. Hughes is a Sony Photographic ambassador who works with some of the world’s largest and most renowned outdoor brands. His work can be seen in galleries, magazines, online publications and on his clients’ channels.
Epic Cols shares the most extraordinary places to cycle, motorcycle, drive, or just be. Stunning imagery, descriptions, routes. Re-live memories with cycling, motorcycling & driving artworks, prints & gifts.
Epic Cols comparte los lugares más extraordinarios para andar en bicicleta, motocicleta, conducir o simplemente para estar. Imagenes increĂbles, descripciones y rutas. TambiĂ©n le ayudamos a revivir sus recuerdos con obras de arte, pĂłsters y laminas sobre ciclismo, motociclismo y conducciĂłn, o date un capricho con complementos premium, regalos y más. Tenemos todo lo que necesitas para aventurarte en las montañas.
Epic Cols ti porta a scoprire i luoghi più straordinari in cui poter andare in bicicletta, in moto, guidare o semplicemente viverli di persona. Immagini, descrizioni e percorsi incredibili. Ti aiutiamo anche a rivivere i tuoi ricordi con stampe e poster di ciclismo, motociclismo e auto, anche come regalo insieme ad abbigliamento di prima qualità altro ancora.  Abbiamo tutto ciò di cui hai bisogno per avventurarti in montagna.
Framing:
Framed artworks are framed premium frames, with thin black edges and high-quality UV glass. They are shipped in fully protective packaging to ensure they arrive safely.
Sizing:
Paper Size | Inches | Millimeters |
A1 | 23-3/8 x 33-1/8 in | 594 x 841 mm |
A2 | 16-1/2 x 23-3/8 in | 420 x 594 mm |
A3 | 11-3/4 x 16-1/2 in | 297 x 420 mm |
All prints are printed on archival grade HahnemĂĽhle Photorag 308gsm paper using archival inks with an 80-year life. The are printed by a world leading printer.
We recommend that if you purchase unframed that they are handled with extreme care, as the paper is fragile.
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We aim for you to receive your print within 5 working days, although some countries this may be longer. We are 100% carbon neutral too 8o)
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We have printing facilities in the UK and Europe. If you are ordering within those areas there will be no import taxes to pay. Outside of those areas please check your local import duties, as we are unable to include that in our prices.Â
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