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Col de Cousses from Rieussec

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Elevation profile Col de Cousses from Rieussec

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Difficulty points 137
Length 1.9 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 10.5%
Total ascent 633 ft

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Hidden gem
4 hairpin turns
#60 toughest climb of Hérault
#68 most elevation gain of Hérault
#79 longest climb of Hérault
#31 average steepest climb of Hérault
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Col de Cousses from Rieussec is a climb in the region Hérault. It is 1.9 mi long and bridges 633 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 137. The top of the ascent is located at 2152 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: D 147E2

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:22:58
7 mph 00:16:16
9 mph 00:12:40
12 mph 00:09:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Cousses can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Cousses from Rieussec is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Cousses from Faveyrolles.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Cousses from Rieussec. 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 Cousses from Rieussec 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 Cousses from Rieussec is 1.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Cousses from Rieussec is 6.3%.

Col de Cousses from Rieussec has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Col de Cousses from Rieussec is at 2152 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:22:58 to climb Col de Cousses from Rieussec. At 7 mph the time is 00:16:16, and at 9 mph 00:12:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:31 is an achievable time.

Col de Cousses from Rieussec is located in the region Hérault in France.

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