Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc

Vialavert can be cycled from 5 sides. Vialavert from Castres via Saint-Salvy-de-la-Balme is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc, Vialavert from Castres via Lac du Merle, Vialavert from Burlats via Lacrouzette & Vialavert from Roquecourbe via Lacrouzette.

You don't need special gearing for Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc. 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.

Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc 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!

Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc is 9.6 km long.

The average gradient of Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc is 5.2%.

Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc is at 684 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:21:55 to climb Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc. At 11 km/h the time is 00:52:07, and at 15 km/h 00:38:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:10 is an achievable time.

Vialavert from Castres via Route du Haut Languedoc is located in the region Tarn in France.