Col de l'Espinas from Arques

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Difficulty points	178
Length	4.8 mi
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest segment	8.3%
Total ascent	1115 ft

Difficulty points

178

Length

4.8 mi

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest segment

8.3%

Total ascent

1115 ft

Short recap

7 hairpin turns

#75 toughest climb of Aude

#59 most elevation gain of Aude

#55 longest climb of Aude

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A fairly long pass with a rather irregular gradient, beautiful scenery and very little traffic, well worth the diversions.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:58:09
7 mph	00:41:10
9 mph	00:32:05
12 mph	00:24:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Espinas can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de l'Espinas from Arques is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Espinas via Véraza & Col de l'Espinas via Missègre.

You don't need special gearing for Col de l'Espinas from Arques. 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 l'Espinas from Arques 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 l'Espinas from Arques is not a problem.

Col de l'Espinas from Arques is 4.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Espinas from Arques is 4.4%.

Col de l'Espinas from Arques has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.3%.

The summit of Col de l'Espinas from Arques is at 2234 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:58:09 to climb Col de l'Espinas from Arques. At 7 mph the time is 00:41:10, and at 9 mph 00:32:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:06 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Espinas from Arques is located in the region Aude in France.

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