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Col de Creu from Matemale

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Elevation profile Col de Creu from Matemale

Statistics

Difficulty points 174
Length 2.2 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 12.4%
Total ascent 725 ft

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1 hairpin turn
#91 toughest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
#99 most elevation gain of Pyrénées-Orientales
#37 average steepest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
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Col de Creu from Matemale is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Orientales. It is 2.2 mi long and bridges 725 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 174. The top of the ascent is located at 5646 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D4

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Beautiful scenery and nice climb. We were in a B&B in Matemale and cycled up this col, down to Olette and there took the Petit Train Jaune to Mont Louis.... read more

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Beautiful scenery and nice climb. We were in a B&B in Matemale and cycled up this col, down to Olette and there took the Petit Train Jaune to Mont Louis.

Prachtige omgeving en mooie klim. We waren in een B&B in Matemale en zijn deze col omhooggefietst, omlaag naar Olette en daar de Petit Train Jaune naar Mont Louis genomen.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:26:20
7 mph 00:18:38
9 mph 00:14:31
12 mph 00:10:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Creu can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Creu from Matemale is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Creu from Olette.

Col de Creu from Matemale 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 Creu from Matemale 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 Creu from Matemale is not a problem.

Col de Creu from Matemale is 2.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Creu from Matemale is 6.3%.

Col de Creu from Matemale has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.4%.

The summit of Col de Creu from Matemale is at 5646 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:26:20 to climb Col de Creu from Matemale. At 7 mph the time is 00:18:38, and at 9 mph 00:14:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:55 is an achievable time.

Col de Creu from Matemale is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

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