Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes

Statistics

Difficulty points	227
Length	4.3 mi
Average gradient	5%
Steepest segment	10.9%
Total ascent	1125 ft

Difficulty points

227

Length

4.3 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

10.9%

Total ascent

1125 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

3 hairpin turns

#96 toughest climb of Ariège

#79 most elevation gain of Ariège

#62 longest climb of Ariège

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Reviews (2)

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lapioche

7 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Very pleasant climb, very narrow road with little traffic

StevenvdHooft

4 y 3.0

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Beautiful route on extremely quiet road. Quiet climb with beautiful views of both Mont Segour and the other mountains. Definitely a must if you want to cross to Foix, descent on the other side is also worthwhile.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:51:51
7 mph	00:36:42
9 mph	00:28:36
12 mph	00:21:29

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Lauze can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Lauze from Celles is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes. 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 Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes 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 Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes is not a problem.

Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes is 5%.

Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes is at 3110 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:51 to climb Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:42, and at 9 mph 00:28:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:29 is an achievable time.

Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes is located in the region Ariège in France.

Col de la Lauze from Villeneuve d'Olmes

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Reviews (2)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

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