Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt

Col de Catchaudégué can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Catchaudégué from Seix.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt. 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 Catchaudégué from Lacourt 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!

Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt is 5.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt is 5.2%.

Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt is at 2907 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:07:23 to climb Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:42, and at 9 mph 00:37:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:55 is an achievable time.

Col de Catchaudégué from Lacourt is located in the region Ariège in France.