Ax 3 Domaines Explained

Ax 3 Domaines
Nearest City:Andorra la Vella
Coordinates:42.7008°N 1.8139°W
Pushpin Map:France#France Occitanie#Pyrenees
Pushpin Relief:y
Top Elevation:2400m (7,900feet)
Base Elevation:1400m (4,600feet)
Number Trails:17

Ax 3 Domaines is a winter sports resort situated in the commune of Ax-les-Thermes, the department of Ariège and the Occitania region of France. Since 2001, the climb to the ski station has been used as a stage finish in the Tour de France cycle race.[1]

On 6 July 2013, the eighth stage of the Tour de France finished in the resort at an altitude of 1375m (4,511feet).[2]

Tour de France stage finishes

YearStageStart of stageDistance (km)CategoryStage winnerYellow Jersey
20138Castres1951
201014Revel184.51
200514Agde220.51
200313Toulouse197.51
200112Perpignan166.51

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Plateau de Bonascre ou Ax 3 Domaines dans le Tour de France . 2022-08-08 . www.ledicodutour.com . French.
  2. News: Glendenning . Barry . Tour de France 2013: stage eight . . 6 July 2013 . 6 July 2013.