Col de Coupe from Esparros

Col de Coupe can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Coupe from Lomné is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Coupe from Col de Luquet & Col de Coupe from Esparros.

Col de Coupe from Esparros 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 Coupe from Esparros is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col de Coupe from Esparros is not a problem.

Col de Coupe from Esparros is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Coupe from Esparros is 7.5%.

Col de Coupe from Esparros has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Col de Coupe from Esparros is at 2398 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:24 to climb Col de Coupe from Esparros. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:24, and at 9 mph 00:15:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:21 is an achievable time.

Col de Coupe from Esparros is located in the region Hautes-Pyrénées in France.