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Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir

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Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir
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Elevation profile Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir

Statistics

Difficulty points 342
Length 11.8 km
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest 100 metres 9.6%
Total ascent 544 m

Short recap

4 hairpin turns
#44 toughest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
#43 most elevation gain of Pyrénées-Orientales
#34 longest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
#93 average steepest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
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Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Orientales. It is 11.8 km long and bridges 544 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 342. The top of the ascent is located at 607 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D48

4.0 by Anthony97421
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
I make this road regularly, very beautiful landscape when one arrives at the level of castelnou. Very few or almost no cars on the road. The road is in good condition. As far as difficulty is concerned, it is quite difficult when you start and especially during 1km when you arrive at the level of the castle of castelnou where the percentages are the strongest. But I recommend this route and especially the loop that can be done down to Montoriol, Fourques.... read more

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Reviews (2)

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tijbram
tijbram
3 y 4.0 00:36:37 (19.4 km/h)

Great climb from Thuir. Recommend to go. It was a nice and regular climb, first passing Castelnou and then to the intersection with Coixas. Views of Castelnou, the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean are super. Some steeper parts, but the views are worth it. During the ride little cars, especially after Castelnou you have it all to your own, making it a special ascend

Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir
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Anthony97421
Anthony97421
4 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

I make this road regularly, very beautiful landscape when one arrives at the level of castelnou. Very few or almost no cars on the road. The road is in good condition.

As far as difficulty is concerned, it is quite difficult when you start and especially during 1km when you arrive at the level of the castle of castelnou where the percentages are the strongest.

But I recommend this route and especially the loop that can be done down to Montoriol, Fourques.

Je fais cette route régulièrement, très beau paysage lorsqu'on arrive au niveau de castelnou. Très peu ou quasiment pas de voiture sur le chemin. Chemin en bonne état.

En ce qui concerne la difficulté, plutot difficile lorsqu'on commence et surtout pendant 1km lorsqu'on arrive au niveau du chateau de castelnou ou les pourcentages sont les plus fort.

Mais je recommande cette route et surtout la boucle qu'on peut faire en descendant vers Montoriol , Fourques.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:41:20
11 km/h 01:04:29
15 km/h 00:47:17
19 km/h 00:37:20

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Fontcouverte can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Fontcouverte from L'Auxineill is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Fontcouverte from Saint Michel de Llotes, Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir & Col de Fontcouverte from Fourges.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir. 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 de Fontcouverte from Thuir 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 de Fontcouverte from Thuir is 11.8 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir is 4.6%.

Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir is at 607 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:41:20 to climb Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir. At 11 km/h the time is 01:04:29, and at 15 km/h 00:47:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:20 is an achievable time.

Col de Fontcouverte from Thuir is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

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