Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes

Statistics

Difficulty points	887
Length	35.1 km
Average gradient	4.8%
Steepest 100 metres	9.3%
Total ascent	1688 m

Difficulty points

887

Length

35.1 km

Average gradient

4.8%

Steepest 100 metres

9.3%

Total ascent

1688 m

Short recap

Famous climb

13 hairpin turns

#27 toughest climb of Occitania

#10 most elevation gain of France

#82 longest climb of Europe

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Mart63

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Quite a busy climb in terms of traffic, but worth the views and decent into Andorra.

teogros

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A very busy climb, especially in the morning, and decidedly different from the beautiful Pyrenean passes. The summit also offers no thrills. Not recommended if you are not in the area.

Climbing times

7 km/h	05:01:01
11 km/h	03:11:33
15 km/h	02:20:28
19 km/h	01:50:54

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Port d'Envalira can be cycled from 4 sides. Port d’Envalira from Bourg-Madame via Col de Puymorens is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Port d'Envalira from Andorra la Vella, Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes & Port d'Envalira via Courtalasses et Pradets.

You don't need special gearing for Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes. 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.

Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes 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.

Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes is 35.1 km long.

The average gradient of Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes is 4.8%.

Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes is at 2408 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 05:01:01 to climb Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes. At 11 km/h the time is 03:11:33, and at 15 km/h 02:20:28. For the fastest cyclists, 01:50:54 is an achievable time.

Port d'Envalira from Ax-les-Thermes is located in the region Ariège in France.

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