Route du col from Bourigeole

Route du col can be cycled from 2 sides. Route du col from Bourigeole is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Côte du Pinet from Saint Couat du Razès.

Route du col from Bourigeole is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Route du col from Bourigeole is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Route du col from Bourigeole is not a problem.

Route du col from Bourigeole is 2.7 km long.

The average gradient of Route du col from Bourigeole is 6.4%.

Route du col from Bourigeole has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.1%.

The summit of Route du col from Bourigeole is at 522 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:22:42 to climb Route du col from Bourigeole. At 11 km/h the time is 00:14:27, and at 15 km/h 00:10:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:22 is an achievable time.

Route du col from Bourigeole is located in the region Aude in France.