Col de la Courade from Baudéan

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Difficulty points	650
Length	7.7 km
Average gradient	8.4%
Steepest 100 metres	17.3%
Total ascent	649 m

Difficulty points

650

Length

7.7 km

Average gradient

8.4%

Steepest 100 metres

17.3%

Total ascent

649 m

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

Bad road

#31 toughest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées

#42 most elevation gain of Hautes-Pyrénées

#53 longest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées

#86 average steepest climb of Hautes-Pyrénées

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Climbed on 08/07/2024, I found it on climbfinder.com and did it, the descent is very broken on the other side.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:05:52
11 km/h	00:41:55
15 km/h	00:30:44
19 km/h	00:24:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Courade can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Courade from Baudéan is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Courade from Rimoula.

Col de la Courade from Baudéan 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 Courade from Baudéan is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de la Courade from Baudéan is 7.7 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Courade from Baudéan is 8.4%.

Col de la Courade from Baudéan has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.3%.

The summit of Col de la Courade from Baudéan is at 1272 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:05:52 to climb Col de la Courade from Baudéan. At 11 km/h the time is 00:41:55, and at 15 km/h 00:30:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:16 is an achievable time.

Col de la Courade from Baudéan is located in the region Hautes-Pyrénées in France.

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