Col de Mente from Le Ger

Col de Mente can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Menté from Lez is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Menté from Aspet, Station du Mourtis from Col de Menté via Col de l'Agus & Col de Mente from Le Ger.

Col de Mente from Le Ger 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 Mente from Le Ger 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 Mente from Le Ger is 6.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Mente from Le Ger is 6.7%.

Col de Mente from Le Ger has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.2%.

The summit of Col de Mente from Le Ger is at 4416 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:23:33 to climb Col de Mente from Le Ger. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:09, and at 9 mph 00:46:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:38 is an achievable time.

Col de Mente from Le Ger is located in the region Haute-Garonne in France.