Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb

Col de Madale can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Madale from Saint Gervais sur Mare & Col de Madale from Lamalou-les-Bains.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb. 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 Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb is 6.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb is 5.3%.

Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12%.

The summit of Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb is at 2270 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:14:38 to climb Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb. At 7 mph the time is 00:52:50, and at 9 mph 00:41:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:56 is an achievable time.

Col de Madale from Le Poujol sur Orb is located in the region Hérault in France.