| Col de la Core | |
| Elevation M: | 1395 |
| Elevation Ref: | [1] |
| Traversed: | D17 |
| Location: | Ariège, France |
| Map: | Pyrenees |
| Map Relief: | 1 |
| Label: | Col de la Core |
| Coords: | 42.8589°N 1.105°W |
The Col de la Core (elevation 1395m (4,577feet)) is a mountain pass in the Ariège department of France in the Pyrenees. It connects Audressein with Seix.
Starting from Audressein, the climb is 17.5km (10.9miles) long. Over this distance, the climb is 885m (2,904feet) (an average of 5.1%). The climb proper starts at Les Bordes-sur-Lez, from where it is 14.1 km at 5.7%, with the steepest section being at 8.0%.[2]
Starting from Seix, the climb is 13.8km (08.6miles) long. Over this distance, the climb is 885m (2,904feet) (an average of 6.4%), with the steepest section being at 8.0%.[3]
The Col de la Core was first used in the Tour de France in 1984, since when it has featured eight times, most recently in 2021, when the leader over the summit was Patrick Konrad.[4] [5]
| Year | Stage | Category | Start | Finish | Leader at the summit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 1 | El Pas de la Casa | Saint-Gaudens | ||
| 2015 | 12 | 1 | Lannemezan | Plateau de Beille | ||
| 2011 | 14 | 1 | Saint-Gaudens | Plateau de Beille | ||
| 2004 | 13 | 1 | Lannemezan | Plateau de Beille | ||
| 2003 | 14 | 1 | Saint-Girons | Loudenvielle | ||
| 2002 | 12 | 1 | Lannemezan | Plateau de Beille | ||
| 1998 | 11 | 2 | Bagnères-de-Luchon | Plateau de Beille | ||
| 1984 | 11 | 1 | Pau | Guzet-Neige |