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Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia

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Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
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Elevation profile Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia

Statistics

Difficulty points 772
Length 15.2 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 7.7%
Total ascent 4239 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
12 hairpin turns
#49 toughest climb of Occitania
#89 most elevation gain of France
#97 longest climb of France
#69 average steepest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
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Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Orientales. It is 15.2 mi long and bridges 4239 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 772. The top of the ascent is located at 6102 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: D4, D4F & D4C

5.0 by christine
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
stunning climb on a balcony road to Ayguabetai (for water) although exposed to full sun no shade and next to cliff edge (not to descend if you’re scared of height) then through shady beech forest, last few kms through an open pine forest (lovely smell). cafe at top was wonderful. fabulous descent.... read more

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Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
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stunning climb on a balcony road to Ayguabetai (for water) although exposed to full sun no shade and next to cliff edge (not to descend if you’re scared of height) then through shady beech forest, last few kms through an open pine forest (lovely smell). cafe at top was wonderful. fabulous descent.

Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
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magnificent Pine forest for the final three kilometers. A great climb and a fun descent

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Beautiful climb with the possibility of cycling a lap or combining it with Col de Creu.
Nowhere is it really steep, but the length and heat make it a tough run.
At the junction with Col de Creu it goes downhill for a while, then it's a good 14 km of pedalling.

Prachtige klim met de mogelijkheid om een rondje te fietsen of te combineren met Col de Creu.
Hij is nergens echt steil, maar de lengte en de hitte maken het toch wel een stevige loper.
Bij de splitsing met Col de Creu gaat het even bergaf, daarna is het nog 14 km lekker doortrappen.

Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia
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Climbing times

5 mph 03:02:56
7 mph 02:09:31
9 mph 01:40:56
12 mph 01:15:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Llose can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Llosa from La Llagonne is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia & Col de la Llosa from Railleu.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia. 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 Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia is 15.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia is 5.3%.

Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia is at 6102 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:02:56 to climb Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia. At 7 mph the time is 02:09:31, and at 9 mph 01:40:56. For the fastest cyclists, 01:15:49 is an achievable time.

Col de la Llose from Olette via Ayguatébia is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

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