What are the cycling conditions like in Col Toutes Aures?

🗻 Pass Status (Open / Closed) Open year‑round for cycling: Because this pass is only ~628 m above sea level and on a standard departmental road (D518), it doesn’t have winter seasonal closures like the high Alpine cols. Roads remain open year‑round unless there’s exceptional weather (snow/ice) or local works. Winter cautions: In cold spells (late autumn to early spring) temperatures can drop below freezing and roads may be icy or wet early morning/late evening — though snow accumulation is far less persistent than in the high Alps. 🌦️ Typical Weather by Season (Cyclist‑Relevant) Winter (Dec–Feb): Cool to cold conditions with frequent frost and potential ice , especially at night and early morning. Snow is rare compared to higher Alpine passes, but roads can still be slippery after cold fronts. Spring (Mar–May): Temperatures gradually rise; early spring can still feel cool and rainy. By late April/May , most rainy days become warmer, and cycling conditions are generally pleasant. Summer (Jun–Aug): Best season for cycling: warm days, moderate rainfall, and long daylight. Expect summer highs often in the range typical for low‑mountain regions. Weather is generally stable, though thunderstorms/quick showers are possible (as with many continental climates). Autumn (Sep–Nov): Early autumn (Sep–Oct) often brings very good cycling weather: mild days with reduced summer heat and decent visibility. Late autumn can cool quickly with more rain and early frosts. 🚴♂️ What to Expect for Cyclists Road conditions & weather patterns: Since the pass is at moderate altitude , it sees far less snow than high Alpine passes — so closures for winter are not normal , making it a good year‑round objective if conditions are dry and temperatures above freezing. Wind: The name implies winds from many directions (“tous les vents”), so be prepared for crosswinds , especially in spring and autumn. Rain in the region can be frequent in transitional seasons, so expect wet roads and variable visibility in spring and autumn. Typical temperatures: In winter, below freezing overnight/morning is common. In warmer months, expect pleasant cycling temps — cool mornings, warm days — typical of mid‑altitude French inland climate with seasonal variability. 📌 Short Summary Col de Toutes Aures (≈ 628 m) is accessible year‑round on a road bike because it’s low enough not to have formal seasonal closures — unlike high Alpine passes. Roads can be icy in winter with occasional frost, but summer through early autumn (May–October) offers the most reliable and cyclist‑friendly weather. Always check a local forecast before riding in shoulder seasons (spring/autumn) due to variable rain and potential early frosts.

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Pass Information

1,120m

Elevation

Current status: open

Opening Period: Ganzjährig offen

Wed

11 Mar

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Light rain

06:52 — 18:34

12° / 1°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 100 %

🗻 Pass Status (Open / Closed)

Open year‑round for cycling: Because this pass is only ~628 m above sea level and on a standard departmental road (D518), it doesn’t have winter seasonal closures like the high Alpine cols. Roads remain open year‑round unless there’s exceptional weather (snow/ice) or local works.
Winter cautions: In cold spells (late autumn to early spring) temperatures can drop below freezing and roads may be icy or wet early morning/late evening — though snow accumulation is far less persistent than in the high Alps.

🌦️ Typical Weather by Season (Cyclist‑Relevant)

Winter (Dec–Feb):

Cool to cold conditions with frequent frost and potential ice, especially at night and early morning.
Snow is rare compared to higher Alpine passes, but roads can still be slippery after cold fronts.

Spring (Mar–May):

Temperatures gradually rise; early spring can still feel cool and rainy.
By late April/May, most rainy days become warmer, and cycling conditions are generally pleasant.

Summer (Jun–Aug):

Best season for cycling: warm days, moderate rainfall, and long daylight. Expect summer highs often in the range typical for low‑mountain regions.
Weather is generally stable, though thunderstorms/quick showers are possible (as with many continental climates).

Autumn (Sep–Nov):

Early autumn (Sep–Oct) often brings very good cycling weather: mild days with reduced summer heat and decent visibility.
Late autumn can cool quickly with more rain and early frosts.

🚴‍♂️ What to Expect for Cyclists

Road conditions & weather patterns:

Since the pass is at moderate altitude, it sees far less snow than high Alpine passes — so closures for winter are not normal, making it a good year‑round objective if conditions are dry and temperatures above freezing.
Wind: The name implies winds from many directions (“tous les vents”), so be prepared for crosswinds, especially in spring and autumn.
Rain in the region can be frequent in transitional seasons, so expect wet roads and variable visibility in spring and autumn.

Typical temperatures:

In winter, below freezing overnight/morning is common.
In warmer months, expect pleasant cycling temps — cool mornings, warm days — typical of mid‑altitude French inland climate with seasonal variability.

📌 Short Summary

Col de Toutes Aures (≈ 628 m) is accessible year‑round on a road bike because it’s low enough not to have formal seasonal closures — unlike high Alpine passes. Roads can be icy in winter with occasional frost, but summer through early autumn (May–October) offers the most reliable and cyclist‑friendly weather. Always check a local forecast before riding in shoulder seasons (spring/autumn) due to variable rain and potential early frosts.

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Weather Forecast

Next 7 Days

Wed

11 Mar

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Light rain

06:52 — 18:34

12° / 1°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 100 %

Thu

12 Mar

water_drop

Rain showers

06:51 — 18:35

13° / 1°

Precipitation 1 mm

Humidity 94 %

Fri

13 Mar

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Fog

06:49 — 18:36

12° / 2°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 98 %

Sat

14 Mar

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Snow

06:47 — 18:37

4° / 1°

Precipitation 20 mm

Humidity 98 %

Sun

15 Mar

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Rain showers

06:45 — 18:39

10° / 1°

Precipitation 2 mm

Humidity 95 %

Mon

16 Mar

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Overcast

06:43 — 18:40

13° / 3°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 85 %

Tue

17 Mar

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Overcast

06:41 — 18:41

14° / 5°

Precipitation 0 mm

Humidity 80 %

Climate Overview

Month	Temp Day	Temp Night	Sunny Days	Sun Hours	Rain Days	Precipitation	Humidity	UV Index	Day Length
Jan	8°C	-1°C	23	6.6h	18	120 mm	75 %	2	9h 20m
Feb	10°C	-1°C	19	7.2h	11	23 mm	73 %	3	10h 30m
Mar	11°C	-1°C	25	9.0h	17	135 mm	70 %	4	11h 57m
Apr	15°C	3°C	25	10.0h	17	131 mm	68 %	5	13h 28m
May	18°C	6°C	31	12.8h	20	113 mm	65 %	6	14h 45m
Jun	27°C	13°C	30	14.2h	8	22 mm	67 %	7	15h 24m
Jul	26°C	12°C	31	13.9h	11	25 mm	66 %	8	15h 4m
Aug	27°C	13°C	29	12.2h	10	57 mm	68 %	7	13h 56m
Sep	21°C	8°C	29	10.9h	9	34 mm	70 %	5	12h 29m
Oct	16°C	5°C	27	9.4h	12	58 mm	72 %	4	10h 59m
Nov	11°C	0°C	24	7.4h	10	61 mm	76 %	2	9h 39m
Dec	9°C	-1°C	22	6.5h	12	114 mm	77 %	2	8h 57m