Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze

Route du Castanet can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Banette from Vialas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze.

You don't need special gearing for Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze. 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.

Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze 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!

Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze is 12.8 km long.

The average gradient of Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze is 4.7%.

Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze is at 824 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:49:36 to climb Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze. At 11 km/h the time is 01:09:44, and at 15 km/h 00:51:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:22 is an achievable time.

Route du Castanet from le Collet-de-Deze is located in the region Lozère in France.