Route du Col d'Ansabe

Route du Col d'Ansabe 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 du Col d'Ansabe 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!

Route du Col d'Ansabe is 10.8 km long.

The average gradient of Route du Col d'Ansabe is 6.5%.

Route du Col d'Ansabe has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of Route du Col d'Ansabe is at 1177 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:32:27 to climb Route du Col d'Ansabe. At 11 km/h the time is 00:58:50, and at 15 km/h 00:43:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:03 is an achievable time.

Route du Col d'Ansabe is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.