Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau

Col de Beyrède can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Beyrède from Sarrancolin is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Beyrède from Payolle & Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau.

Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau 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!

Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau 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.

Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau is 6.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau is 7.9%.

Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.2%.

The summit of Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau is at 4665 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:16:07 to climb Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau. At 7 mph the time is 00:53:53, and at 9 mph 00:41:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:31:33 is an achievable time.

Col de Beyrède via Route de Couplau is located in the region Hautes-Pyrénées in France.