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Col des Goules

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Difficulty points 328
Length 8.6 km
Average gradient 5.7%
Steepest 100 metres 11.2%
Total ascent 490 m

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#74 toughest climb of Auvergne
#64 most elevation gain of Auvergne
#99 longest climb of Auvergne
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Col des Goules is a climb in the region Puy-de-Dôme. It is 8.6 km long and bridges 490 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 328. The top of the ascent is located at 997 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Limoges & D941

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:13:21
11 km/h 00:46:40
15 km/h 00:34:13
19 km/h 00:27:01

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Col des Goules can be cycled from 3 sides. Col des Goules from Clérmont Ferrand is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Goules from Pontgibaud & Col des Goules from Durtol.

You don't need special gearing for Col des Goules. 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 des Goules 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 des Goules is 8.6 km long.

The average gradient of Col des Goules is 5.7%.

Col des Goules has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Col des Goules is at 997 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:13:21 to climb Col des Goules. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:40, and at 15 km/h 00:34:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:01 is an achievable time.

Col des Goules is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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