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Col de Besseyre

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Difficulty points 101
Length 5.7 mi
Average gradient 2.5%
Steepest segment 10.3%
Total ascent 764 ft
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Col de Besseyre is a climb in the region Cantal. It is 5.7 mi long and bridges 764 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 101. The top of the ascent is located at 3438 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: D3 & D678

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:08:50
7 mph 00:48:43
9 mph 00:37:58
12 mph 00:28:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Besseyre can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Besseyre from Riom ès Montagnes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Besseyre from Trizac & Col de la Besseyre from Menet.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Besseyre. 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.

Col de Besseyre is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col de Besseyre is 5.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Besseyre is 2.5%.

Col de Besseyre has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Col de Besseyre is at 3438 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:08:50 to climb Col de Besseyre. At 7 mph the time is 00:48:43, and at 9 mph 00:37:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:31 is an achievable time.

Col de Besseyre is located in the region Cantal in France.

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