Route de Coindet

Route de Coindet can be cycled from 4 sides. Route de Coindet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Roiron, Roiron from Blanlhac & Roiron from Montmeac.

Route de Coindet 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!

Route de Coindet is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Route de Coindet is not a problem.

Route de Coindet is 1.8 km long.

The average gradient of Route de Coindet is 8.5%.

Route de Coindet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Route de Coindet is at 821 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:15:12 to climb Route de Coindet. At 11 km/h the time is 00:09:40, and at 15 km/h 00:07:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:05:36 is an achievable time.

Route de Coindet is located in the region Haute-Loire in France.