Col de l'Homme Mort from Arques

Statistics

Difficulty points	237
Length	7.7 mi
Average gradient	3.7%
Steepest segment	8.2%
Total ascent	1509 ft

Difficulty points

237

Length

7.7 mi

Average gradient

3.7%

Steepest segment

8.2%

Total ascent

1509 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

18 hairpin turns

#46 toughest climb of Aude

#32 most elevation gain of Aude

#25 longest climb of Aude

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A long, gentle climb with a beautiful view of the Corbières and a varied, very pleasant landscape. The road is in good condition and there is little traffic.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:33:14
7 mph	01:06:00
9 mph	00:51:26
12 mph	00:38:38

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Homme Mort can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de l'Homme Mort from Arques is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Homme Mort from Montjoi via Bouisse, Col de l'Homme Mort from Villardebelle & Col de l'Homme Mort from Saint-Pancrasse.

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

Col de l'Homme Mort from Arques is 7.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Homme Mort from Arques is 3.7%.

Col de l'Homme Mort from Arques has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.2%.

The summit of Col de l'Homme Mort from Arques is at 2503 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:33:14 to climb Col de l'Homme Mort from Arques. At 7 mph the time is 01:06:00, and at 9 mph 00:51:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:38 is an achievable time.

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

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