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Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 9 photos
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
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Elevation profile Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac

Statistics

Difficulty points 654
Length 14.9 km
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest 100 metres 10%
Total ascent 966 m

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Beautiful scenery
#11 toughest climb of Massif Central
#21 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#12 longest climb of Gard
#38 average steepest climb of Gard
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Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac is a climb in the region Cévennes. It is 14.9 km long and bridges 966 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 654. The top of the ascent is located at 1473 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road name: D362

4.0 by Martino
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This climb to the plateau of the Mont Lozère is actually the big brother of the Mont Aigoual. Just not in terms of height, the col is 1450m high, not in terms of fame, but in terms of difficulty. Both from Villefort D66, and the somewhat harder climb from Génolhac, it is a nice climb through a forest. The road is not very good at some places and the bends during the descent are not easy to see. The quality is variable. Watch out for beware of oncoming traffic which drives up and uses the wi... read more

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Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
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Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
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Reviews (3)

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1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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It's a climb that's well worth the effort, offering a beautiful view of the Cévennes and the Gard.

Une ascension qui en vaut le coup, elle offre une très belle vue sur les cévennes et le Gard

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Edmanian
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2 y 3.0 01:19:45 (11.2 km/h)
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Fine climb from Génolhac, almost entirely through the forest. The side from Villefort has freer views. Meanwhile, the descent to Villefort has largely been resurfaced!

Fijne beklimming vanuit Génolhac, vrijwel geheel door het bos. De kant vanaf Villefort heeft vrijere uitzichten. Inmiddels is de afdaling naar Villefort grotendeels voorzien van een nieuwe asfaltlaag!

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Martino
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5 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

This climb to the plateau of the Mont Lozère is actually the big brother of the Mont Aigoual. Just not in terms of height, the col is 1450m high, not in terms of fame, but in terms of difficulty. Both from Villefort D66, and the somewhat harder climb from Génolhac, it is a nice climb through a forest. The road is not very good at some places and the bends during the descent are not easy to see. The quality is variable. Watch out for
beware of oncoming traffic which drives up and uses the width of the narrow road.
use. The plateau is popular with hikers and attracts many day trippers who park at the top. At le Mas de la Barque you can drink and eat in the café. If you are in the Cévennes I recommend this place because the view is phenomenal!

Deze klim naar het plateau van de Mont Lozère is eigenlijk de grote fietsbroer van de Mont Aigoual. Net niet qua hoogte, de col is 1450m hoog, niet qua bekendheid, maar wel qua zwaarte. Zowel vanuit Villefort D66, als de iets pittiger klim vanuit Génolhac is het mooi klimmen door een bos. De weg is op een aantal plaatsen niet best en het bochtenwerk tijdens de afdaling onoverzichtelijk. De kwaliteit wisselt nogal. Pas
enorm op met tegenliggers die omhoog rijden en de breedte van de toch best smalle weg
benutten. Het plateau is er populair bij wandelaars en lokt veel dagjesmensen aan die boven parkeren. Bij le Mas de la Barque kun je dus ook wat drinken en eten in het café. Als je in de Cévennes bent wat mij betreft een aanrader dus want het uitzicht is fenomenaal!

Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac
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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:07:21
11 km/h 01:21:02
15 km/h 00:59:26
19 km/h 00:46:55

Road surface condition

63% 25% 13%
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Traffic

63% 38% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Pré de la Dame can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort.

Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac 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 du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac is 14.9 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac is 6.5%.

Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac is at 1473 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:07:21 to climb Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac. At 11 km/h the time is 01:21:02, and at 15 km/h 00:59:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:55 is an achievable time.

Col du Pré de la Dame from Génolhac is located in the region Gard in France.

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