Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes

Col de la Brousse can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Brousse from Céret is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Brousse from Las Illas via Coll de Miralles & Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes.

Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes 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!

Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes 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 la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes is 11.4 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes is 6.2%.

Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes is at 861 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:37:27 to climb Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes. At 11 km/h the time is 01:02:01, and at 15 km/h 00:45:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:54 is an achievable time.

Col de la Brousse from Route de las Quintanes is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.