Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes

Statistics

Difficulty points	415
Length	7.6 km
Average gradient	6.9%
Steepest 100 metres	13.9%
Total ascent	526 m

Difficulty points

415

Length

7.6 km

Average gradient

6.9%

Steepest 100 metres

13.9%

Total ascent

526 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

9 hairpin turns

#34 toughest climb of Cévennes

#48 most elevation gain of Cévennes

#99 longest climb of Cévennes

#53 average steepest climb of Cévennes

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2 y 3.0 00:40:37 (11.3 km/h)

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Beautiful, hidden climb. Gradients are irregular, mostly 6 to 7 per cent, but also regularly above 10％ to 13％. Very quiet in terms of traffic, very moderate in terms of road surface. I do not recommend taking this road as a descent!

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:05:30
11 km/h	00:41:41
15 km/h	00:30:34
19 km/h	00:24:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Teste Rouge can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Teste Rouge from Montselgues.

Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes 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 Teste Rouge from Les Baumes 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 Teste Rouge from Les Baumes is 7.6 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes is 6.9%.

Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes is at 1081 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:05:30 to climb Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes. At 11 km/h the time is 00:41:41, and at 15 km/h 00:30:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:07 is an achievable time.

Col de Teste Rouge from Les Baumes is located in the region Lozère in France.

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