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Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel

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Difficulty points 335
Length 6.7 km
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest 100 metres 14.5%
Total ascent 411 m

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Beautiful scenery
5 hairpin turns
#24 toughest climb of Aude
#41 most elevation gain of Aude
#72 longest climb of Aude
#70 average steepest climb of Aude
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Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel is a climb in the region Aude. It is 6.7 km long and bridges 411 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 335. The top of the ascent is located at 956 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D20

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:57:16
11 km/h 00:36:26
15 km/h 00:26:43
19 km/h 00:21:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col Notre Dame can be cycled from 2 sides. Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col Notre Dame from Niort de Sault.

Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel 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 Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel 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 Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel is 6.7 km long.

The average gradient of Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel is 6.2%.

Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.5%.

The summit of Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel is at 956 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:57:16 to climb Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel. At 11 km/h the time is 00:36:26, and at 15 km/h 00:26:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:06 is an achievable time.

Col Notre Dame from Gesse via Col du Castel is located in the region Aude in France.

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