Coll de Jou from Riu Ter

Statistics

Difficulty points	882
Length	13.7 km
Average gradient	6.7%
Steepest 100 metres	10.4%
Total ascent	913 m

Difficulty points

882

Length

13.7 km

Average gradient

6.7%

Steepest 100 metres

10.4%

Total ascent

913 m

Short recap

19 hairpin turns

Gravel

Bad road

#67 toughest climb of Pyrenees

#38 most elevation gain of Catalonia

#79 longest climb of Spanish Pyrenees

#98 average steepest climb of Spanish Pyrenees

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The road is almost entirely unpaved, except for the last 2km and 1 intermediate km. You can climb with a gravel bike, but NOT with a road bike, due to the large number of medium-large stones on the road...

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:57:06
11 km/h	01:14:31
15 km/h	00:54:38
19 km/h	00:43:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Coll de Jou can be cycled from 3 sides. Coll de Jou from Riu Ter is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser & Coll de Jou from Sant Joan de les Abadesses.

Coll de Jou from Riu Ter 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!

Coll de Jou from Riu Ter 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.

Coll de Jou from Riu Ter is 13.7 km long.

The average gradient of Coll de Jou from Riu Ter is 6.7%.

Coll de Jou from Riu Ter has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.4%.

The summit of Coll de Jou from Riu Ter is at 1636 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:57:06 to climb Coll de Jou from Riu Ter. At 11 km/h the time is 01:14:31, and at 15 km/h 00:54:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:08 is an achievable time.

Coll de Jou from Riu Ter is located in the region Catalonia in Spain.

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