Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle

Col d'Aussières can be cycled from 2 sides. Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d'Aussières from Sournia.

You don't need special gearing for Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle is 15.5 km long.

The average gradient of Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle is 3.9%.

Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle is at 1019 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:13:13 to climb Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle. At 11 km/h the time is 01:24:46, and at 15 km/h 01:02:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:04 is an achievable time.

Col d'Aussières from Lapradelle is located in the region Aude in France.