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Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels

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Elevation profile Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels

Statistics

Difficulty points 215
Length 2.6 mi
Average gradient 7%
Steepest segment 10.5%
Total ascent 968 ft

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Beautiful scenery
7 hairpin turns
#99 toughest climb of Ariège
#93 most elevation gain of Ariège
#94 average steepest climb of Ariège
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Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is a climb in the region Ariège. It is 2.6 mi long and bridges 968 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 215. The top of the ascent is located at 2575 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: D 115

4.0 by pierre81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A short, unassuming climb in a secluded valley—so it's very peaceful! A few sections with gradients over 8%, but nothing insurmountable. Superb hairpin turns in the last kilometer—it almost feels like you're on a major high-mountain pass!... read more

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A short, unassuming climb in a secluded valley—so it's very peaceful! A few sections with gradients over 8%, but nothing insurmountable. Superb hairpin turns in the last kilometer—it almost feels like you're on a major high-mountain pass!

Petite montée discrète dans un vallon reculé, donc au calme ! Quelques portions avec des pourcentages au-dessus de 8％ mais rien d'insurmontable. Superbes épingles dans le dernier kilomètre, on se croirait presque dans un grand col de haute montagne !

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:31:33
7 mph 00:22:20
9 mph 00:17:24
12 mph 00:13:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix d'Esplas can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Castelnau-Durban.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels 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 la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels 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 Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is not a problem.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is 2.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is 7%.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is at 2575 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:31:33 to climb Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:20, and at 9 mph 00:17:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:04 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix d'Esplas from Estaniels is located in the region Ariège in France.

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