Col de la Lauze from Celles

Statistics

Difficulty points	288
Length	14.8 km
Average gradient	3.4%
Steepest 100 metres	9.2%
Total ascent	502 m

Difficulty points

288

Length

14.8 km

Average gradient

3.4%

Steepest 100 metres

9.2%

Total ascent

502 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

14 hairpin turns

#79 toughest climb of Ariège

#51 most elevation gain of Ariège

#94 longest climb of French Pyrenees

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it's very quiet and cool, but the tarmac is better on the other side

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:06:47
11 km/h	01:20:41
15 km/h	00:59:10
19 km/h	00:46:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Lauze can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Lauze from Celles is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Lauze from Celles. 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 la Lauze from Celles 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 Lauze from Celles is not a problem.

Col de la Lauze from Celles is 14.8 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Lauze from Celles is 3.4%.

Col de la Lauze from Celles has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Col de la Lauze from Celles is at 949 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:06:47 to climb Col de la Lauze from Celles. At 11 km/h the time is 01:20:41, and at 15 km/h 00:59:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:42 is an achievable time.

Col de la Lauze from Celles is located in the region Ariège in France.

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