Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort

Statistics

Difficulty points	602
Length	15 km
Average gradient	6%
Steepest 100 metres	9%
Total ascent	894 m

Difficulty points

602

Length

15 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

Total ascent

894 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

7 hairpin turns

#18 toughest climb of Massif Central

#32 most elevation gain of Massif Central

#26 longest climb of Cévennes

#57 average steepest climb of Lozère

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Reviews (2)

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Good climb , on top you ride on a plateau for a bit. Different though.

Martino

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Nice varied climb, but from Génolhac it's even nicer. Asphalt is of varying quality.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:08:28
11 km/h	01:21:45
15 km/h	00:59:57
19 km/h	00:47:19

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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.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort. 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 du Pré de la Dame from Villefort 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 Villefort is 15 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort is 6%.

Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

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

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:08:28 to climb Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort. At 11 km/h the time is 01:21:45, and at 15 km/h 00:59:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:19 is an achievable time.

Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort is located in the region Lozère in France.

Col du Pré de la Dame from Villefort

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Reviews (2)

Climbing times

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