Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle

Statistics

Difficulty points	168
Length	22.5 km
Average gradient	2%
Steepest 100 metres	7.2%
Total ascent	451 m

Difficulty points

168

Length

22.5 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

7.2%

Total ascent

451 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

2 hairpin turns

#82 most elevation gain of Ardèche

#26 longest climb of Massif Central

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Krikette

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Carried out in the pouring rain, but the region offers some lovely runs

djrochou

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Nice road with a good surface, may be quite busy in the summer but it's reasonable. No real difficulty, apart from at the foot of the climb and at the end if the wind picks up.

Climbing times

7 km/h	03:12:59
11 km/h	02:02:48
15 km/h	01:30:03
19 km/h	01:11:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Mézilhac can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Mézilhac from Le Cheylard is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Mézilhac from Saint-Saveur-de-Montagut, Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle & Col de Mézilhac from Antraigues.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle. 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 Mézilhac via Col Fayolle 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 Mézilhac via Col Fayolle is not a problem.

Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle is 22.5 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle is 2%.

Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.2%.

The summit of Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle is at 1119 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:12:59 to climb Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle. At 11 km/h the time is 02:02:48, and at 15 km/h 01:30:03. For the fastest cyclists, 01:11:06 is an achievable time.

Col de Mézilhac via Col Fayolle is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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