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Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège

3.4
5 reviews | Elevation profile | 17 photos
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Elevation profile Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège

Statistics

Difficulty points 571
Length 16 km
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest 100 meters 14.2%
Total ascent 822m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
5 hairpin turns
#32 toughest climb of Ariège
#22 most elevation gain of Ariège
#99 longest climb of Occitania
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Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège is a climb in the region Ariège. It is 16km long and bridges 822 vertical meters with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 571. The top of the ascent is located at 1257 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 17 photos.

Road name: D618

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Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
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Reviews (5)

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-flo
2 Mo 2.0
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very busy road at the beginning (Tarascon side), much better at the end

route très passante au début (côté Tarascon), beaucoup mieux sur la fin

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christine
2 Mo 4.0

lovely short col on surprisingly quiet road. great views at top with cafe that was open for crepes! fabulous descent back to Tarascon.

Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
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PAVallee
3 Mo 4.0
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Nice fairly steady climb, with small switchbacks towards the end and a 4-5% gradient in the last 2 km. The views are superb with the added bonus of cows and donkeys at the finish. Small restaurant at the top to cool off on a hot day.

Belle montée assez régulière, avec de petits lacets vers la fin et une pente de 4-5% dans les 2 derniers km. La vue y est superbe avec en prime des vaches et des ânes à l’arrivée. Petit resto au sommet pour se rafraichir lors d’une chaude journée.

Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
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XerckD
4 Mo 3.0

From Sourat a steady climb between 6 and 8% towards the top only to ease off at the final two km. I don't know where this profile's 10% with 14% max comes from, I surely didn't encounter that.

Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
Col de Port from Tarascon sur Ariège
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Aragon
1 y 4.0 01:10:51 (13.6km/h)
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A small car park on the right immediately after the roundabout when coming from Foix. The good thing about this starting point is that it puts you in the mood straight away, as the climb is immediately quite steep. The road is in good condition and although it is a little busy, vehicles are cautious and go wide.
The climb is pleasant, with long stretches in the shade and only a few slightly steeper sections. The last three kilometres allow you to pick up the pace again and take real pleasure in arriving at the pass as if the whole climb had been a formality... and as it's often the last impression that counts, that's no mean feat!
Do it again on a clear day, as it was a bit chilly at the top and on the descent on this overcast July day!

Petit parking sur la droite tout de suite après le rond point lorsque l'on vient de Foix. Ce point de départ a le mérite de vous mettre tout de suite dans l'ambiance car ça grimpe tout de suite assez fort. La route est en bon état et si elle est un peu fréquentée les véhicules sont prudents et passent au large.
La montée est agréable avec de longs passages à l'ombre et seulement quelques passages un peu plus pentus. Les trois derniers kilomètres permettent de relancer et de prendre un vrai plaisir à arriver au col comme si toute l'ascension avait été une formalité...et comme c'est souvent la dernière impression qui compte ce n'est pas négligeable !
A refaire un jour de ciel dégagé car il faisait un peu frisquet au sommet et dans la descente en ce jour couvert de juillet !

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:17:33
11 km/h 01:27:32
15 km/h 01:04:11
19 km/h 00:50:40

Road surface condition

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