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Col de la Lusette from Le Rey

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5 reviews | Elevation profile | 17 photos
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
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Elevation profile Col de la Lusette from Le Rey

Statistics

Difficulty points 908
Length 11.2 mi
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest segment 13.1%
Total ascent 3786 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
21 hairpin turns
#3 toughest climb of Massif Central
#6 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#68 longest climb of Massif Central
#41 average steepest climb of Gard
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Col de la Lusette from Le Rey is a climb in the region Cévennes. It is 11.2 mi long and bridges 3786 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 908. The top of the ascent is located at 4432 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 17 photos.

Road names: D 329 & D 170

4.0 by TomAerenhouts
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Tough climb that nevertheless comes close to Mt Ventoux. Especially km 11 to 16 are very tough, averages of 11 per km and peaks up to 15％. Rode up afterwards to Mt Aigoual, those climbs together are not yet on Climbfinder, maybe an idea, seems to me certainly as tough as from Le Vigan.... read more

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Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Not only the toughest, but also the most beautiful climb of Mont Aigoual, via the Col de la Lusette. The Tour de France also passed here.

Niet alleen de zwaarste, maar ook de mooiste beklimming van de Mont Aigoual, via de Col de la Lusette. De Tour de France passeerde hier ook.

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MichaelS67
MichaelS67
1 y 4.0
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This was my first HC climb, and naturally I found it very challenging, at least on my steel bike with a 42x23 as its lowest gear. The climb to L'Arboux is very easy, merely a warm-up. After that, you put some effort to reach Mandagout, I said it with 42x21, but things still look somewhat OK. Then, you leave Mandagout and the climb gets progressively harder... Initially, you think that you are managing well, but every time you suppose that the worst is behind you, you are greeted with steeper segments... 42x23 and a lot of paper-boying (zig-zagging) to make it to Cap de Coste. The remaining couple of kilometres feel flat by comparison to what you have experienced up to that point, but they still require some effort. You have a lot of nice views during the climb, but unfortunately not many on the top.

This was my first HC climb, and naturally I found it very challenging, at least on my steel bike with a 42x23 as its lowest gear. The climb to L'Arboux is very easy, merely a warm-up. After that, you put some effort to reach Mandagout, I dit it with 42x21, but things still look somewhat OK. Then, you leave Mandagout and the climb gets progressively harder.. Initially, you think that you are managing well, but every time you suppose that the worst is behind you, you are greeted with steeper segments... 42x23 and a lot of paper-boying (zig-zagging) to make it to Cap de Coste. The remaining couple of kilometers feel flat by comparison to what you have experienced until that point, but they still require some effort. You have a lot of nice views during the climb, but unfortunately not many on the top.

Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
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JohnT
JohnT
1 y 3.0
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A good climb with stunning views on the way up. Anticlimactic finish in the trees at the top so not much to see or photograph there, except the sign. Grade varies from the start with some short descents or flat sections skewing the averages. The 6km towards the end is hard with a consistent grade around 10％ (my Garmin got up to 15％ at one point). Road surface okay but not great. I found the descent unpleasant due to the surface, steep gradients and it being so winding, which means a lot of braking. A much better descent is to keep going to the next town (L'Esperou) and descend from there (awesome) or keep going to Mont Aigoual which has spectacular views.

A good climb with stunning views on the way up. Anticlimactic finish in the trees at the top so not much to see or photograph there, except the sign. Grade varies from the start with some short descents or flat sections skewing the averages. The 6km towards the end is hard with a consistent grade around 10％ (my Garmin got up to 15％ at one point). Road surface okay but not great. I found the descent unpleasant due to the surface, steep gradients and it being so winding, which means a lot of braking. A much better descent is to keep going to the next town (L'Esperou) and descend from there (awesome) or keep going to Mont Aigoual which has spectacular views.

Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
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TomAerenhouts
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2 y 4.0
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Tough climb that nevertheless comes close to Mt Ventoux. Especially km 11 to 16 are very tough, averages of 11 per km and peaks up to 15％. Rode up afterwards to Mt Aigoual, those climbs together are not yet on Climbfinder, maybe an idea, seems to me certainly as tough as from Le Vigan.

Zware beklimming, die toch in de geburen komt van Mt Ventoux. Vooral km 11 tot 16 zijn zeer zwaar, gemiddeldes van 11 per km en pieken tot 15％. Ben nadien naar boven tot op Mt Aigoual gereden, die beklimmingen samen staan nog niet op Climbfinder, misschien een idee, lijkt mij zeker zo zwaar als vanuit Le Vigan.

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Lolox
Lolox
3 y 5.0
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Beautiful landscape. Nice climb. Caution for those who are afraid of heights. I am a beginner but I loved this climb.

Beau paysage. Belle montée. Attention pour se qui o le vertige. Je débute mais j'ai adoré cette montée

Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
Col de la Lusette from Le Rey
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Climbing times

5 mph 02:14:37
7 mph 01:35:18
9 mph 01:14:16
12 mph 00:55:48

Road surface condition

86% 14% 0%
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88% 13% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Lusette can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Lusette from Le Rey is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cap de Coste from Puech Arnal.

Col de la Lusette from Le Rey 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 Lusette from Le Rey belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col de la Lusette from Le Rey is 11.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Lusette from Le Rey is 6.4%.

Col de la Lusette from Le Rey has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of Col de la Lusette from Le Rey is at 4432 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:14:37 to climb Col de la Lusette from Le Rey. At 7 mph the time is 01:35:18, and at 9 mph 01:14:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:48 is an achievable time.

Col de la Lusette from Le Rey is located in the region Gard in France.

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