Col d'Aussières from Sournia

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

You don't need special gearing for Col d'Aussières from Sournia. 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 Sournia 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, Col d'Aussières from Sournia is not a problem.

Col d'Aussières from Sournia is 12.9 km long.

The average gradient of Col d'Aussières from Sournia is 4%.

Col d'Aussières from Sournia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.4%.

The summit of Col d'Aussières from Sournia is at 1044 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:50:42 to climb Col d'Aussières from Sournia. At 11 km/h the time is 01:10:26, and at 15 km/h 00:51:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:47 is an achievable time.

Col d'Aussières from Sournia is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.