Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents

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Difficulty points	161
Length	5.2 mi
Average gradient	3.6%
Steepest segment	7.8%
Total ascent	991 ft

Difficulty points

161

Length

5.2 mi

Average gradient

3.6%

Steepest segment

7.8%

Total ascent

991 ft

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#68 toughest climb of Gard

#57 most elevation gain of Gard

#33 longest climb of Gard

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Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents

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A pleasant climb on a moderately wide, winding road. The end of the climb is very rolling.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:02:21
7 mph	00:44:08
9 mph	00:34:24
12 mph	00:25:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Baraque can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Baraque from Les Salles du Gardon & Col de la Baraque from Sainte Cécile d'Andorge.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents. 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 la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents 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 la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents is not a problem.

Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents is 5.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents is 3.6%.

Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.8%.

The summit of Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents is at 2070 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:02:21 to climb Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents. At 7 mph the time is 00:44:08, and at 9 mph 00:34:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:50 is an achievable time.

Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents is located in the region Gard in France.

Col de la Baraque from Col de la Croix des Vents

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