Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets

Col de Puymorens can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Puymorens from Bourg-Madame & Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets. 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 Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets is 28.4 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets is 4.2%.

Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.6%.

The summit of Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets is at 1915 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:03:19 to climb Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets. At 11 km/h the time is 02:34:50, and at 15 km/h 01:53:33. For the fastest cyclists, 01:29:38 is an achievable time.

Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets is located in the region Ariège in France.