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Col de Calzan from Vira

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Elevation profile Col de Calzan from Vira

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Difficulty points 105
Length 2.4 mi
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest segment 12%
Total ascent 568 ft

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Col de Calzan from Vira is a climb in the region Ariège. It is 2.4 mi long and bridges 568 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 105. The top of the ascent is located at 1545 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D48

3.0 by PeterS63
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Starts slowly, and gradually builds. The scenery is rural, quiet, and delightful. There are a couple of steep digs as you go through the sleepy village of Calzan itself, but this is a good climb to just settle into a rhythm on. Pair it with the Col de St Cristaut for a 50-60 minute ride with a surprising amount of elevation.... read more

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Starts slowly, and gradually builds. The scenery is rural, quiet, and delightful. There are a couple of steep digs as you go through the sleepy village of Calzan itself, but this is a good climb to just settle into a rhythm on. Pair it with the Col de St Cristaut for a 50-60 minute ride with a surprising amount of elevation.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:28:57
7 mph 00:20:29
9 mph 00:15:58
12 mph 00:11:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Calzan can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Calzan from Vira is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Calzan from Malléon.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Calzan from Vira. 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 Calzan from Vira 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 Calzan from Vira is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Calzan from Vira is 4.5%.

Col de Calzan from Vira has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12%.

The summit of Col de Calzan from Vira is at 1545 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:28:57 to climb Col de Calzan from Vira. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:29, and at 9 mph 00:15:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:59 is an achievable time.

Col de Calzan from Vira is located in the region Ariège in France.

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