Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains

Col des Hares can be cycled from 3 sides. Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula & Col des Hares from Puyvalador.

You don't need special gearing for Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains. 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 Hares from Usson Les Bains 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 Hares from Usson Les Bains is 12.6 km long.

The average gradient of Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains is 5.3%.

Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains is at 1484 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:47:51 to climb Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains. At 11 km/h the time is 01:08:38, and at 15 km/h 00:50:19. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:44 is an achievable time.

Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains is located in the region Ariège in France.