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Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban

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Elevation profile Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban

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Difficulty points 285
Length 5.4 km
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest 100 metres 13.2%
Total ascent 368 m

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Beautiful scenery
4 hairpin turns
#85 toughest climb of Ariège
#74 most elevation gain of Ariège
#86 longest climb of Ariège
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Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban is a climb in the region Ariège. It is 5.4 km long and bridges 368 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 285. The top of the ascent is located at 786 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: D 42 & D 115

3.0 by GildasLR
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A pleasant climb with shady and sunny sections. The flat area feels good. The road is beautiful. Be careful on the descent to Nescus/La Bastide.... read more

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A pleasant climb with shady and sunny sections. The flat area feels good. The road is beautiful. Be careful on the descent to Nescus/La Bastide.

Montée sympa entre parties ombragées et ensoleillées. Le replat fait du bien. La route est belle. Attention les descente vers Nescus/La Bastide est piégeuse.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:46:13
11 km/h 00:29:24
15 km/h 00:21:34
19 km/h 00:17:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix d'Esplas can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban 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 Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban 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 de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban is not a problem.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban is 5.4 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban is 6.8%.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban is at 786 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:46:13 to climb Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban. At 11 km/h the time is 00:29:24, and at 15 km/h 00:21:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:01 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban is located in the region Ariège in France.

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