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Col de Fontfroide from Olargues

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Col de Fontfroide from Olargues
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Elevation profile Col de Fontfroide from Olargues

Statistics

Difficulty points 532
Length 7.3 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 10.3%
Total ascent 2530 ft

Short recap

#37 toughest climb of Massif Central
#54 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#13 longest climb of Hérault
#24 average steepest climb of Hérault
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Col de Fontfroide from Olargues is a climb in the region Hérault. It is 7.3 mi long and bridges 2530 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 532. The top of the ascent is located at 3192 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D14

4.0 by Trab1973
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Beautiful climb, runs nicely and nothing like the 8％. A few hairpin bends, all fine. First part through the forest, then wind and sun have free play. These are also your biggest opponents: strong gusts of wind from km 6 full on or hot as hell. Take your pick😉... read more

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Trab1973
Trab1973
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Beautiful climb, runs nicely and nothing like the 8％. A few hairpin bends, all fine. First part through the forest, then wind and sun have free play. These are also your biggest opponents: strong gusts of wind from km 6 full on or hot as hell. Take your pick😉

Prachtige klim, loopt lekker en niets boven de 8％. Een paar haarspeldbochten, allemaal prima te doen. Eerste deel door het bos daarna hebben wind en zon vrij spel. Dat zijn ook direct je grootste tegenstanders: Forse windstoten vanaf km 6 vol op de kop of bloedheet. Kies maar😉

Col de Fontfroide from Olargues
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ericR84
ericR84
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A magnificent climb from Olargues. The first part of the climb is in the shade, followed by the Col du Poirier and then the Col de Fontfroide, where there is virtually no shade until you reach the summit.
41 degrees for me on the day of my ascent!

Magnifique montée effectuée depuis Olargues. Col de moyenne difficulté avec les bons braquets.A l'ombre la première partie,Col du Poirier et vous enchaînez de suite le col de Fontfroide et là,pas d'ombre pratiquement jusqu'au sommet.
41 degrés pour moi le jour de mon ascension !😰 Ça a été la plus grosse difficulté !

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:28:34
7 mph 01:02:42
9 mph 00:48:52
12 mph 00:36:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Fontfroide from Olargues 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 Fontfroide from Olargues 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 Fontfroide from Olargues is 7.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Fontfroide from Olargues is 6.5%.

Col de Fontfroide from Olargues has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Col de Fontfroide from Olargues is at 3192 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:28:34 to climb Col de Fontfroide from Olargues. At 7 mph the time is 01:02:42, and at 9 mph 00:48:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:43 is an achievable time.

Col de Fontfroide from Olargues is located in the region Hérault in France.

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