The Col Collective don’t just produce great videos of well-known ascents, but also of some great descents. This video is of the decent of the Col d’Aspin in the Pyrenees.
Below is their description of the descent:
Nestled in the Hautes-Pyrenees, from the summit of the Col d’Aspin to Arreau in the east is a 12km slither of tarmac that’ll have you smiling all the way to the valley. Cascading mountain layers fill the horizon as you trace your way down the narrow road. Moderately technical with five 180° hairpins and a flurry of fast, flowing, bends the Aspin descent allows you to keep your speed, look past each corner and really enjoy the buzz of free-falling downhill on two wheels.
For the more experienced it’s a blast and, just like the ascent, if you’re looking to build your confidence before taking on bigger things then it’s a great place to start as it allows you to concentrate on your every movement while at the same time enjoying the view!
Length: 12km
Summit: 1,489m
Valley: 690m
Elevation drop: 799m
Average gradient: 6.7%
Max gradient: 10%
