Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes

Statistics

Difficulty points	449
Length	18.7 mi
Average gradient	3.3%
Steepest segment	7%
Total ascent	3261 ft

Difficulty points

449

Length

18.7 mi

Average gradient

3.3%

Steepest segment

Total ascent

3261 ft

Short recap

7 hairpin turns

#84 toughest climb of Massif Central

#18 most elevation gain of Massif Central

#34 longest climb of France

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Admirateurdecromagnon

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A climb with almost no traffic. The gradients are gentle, but if there's a headwind, you'll have to double your time. Beautiful scenery.

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A pleasant climb with almost no traffic. The gradients are really gentle, but if there's a headwind, you have to double the time. Beautiful scenery.

Climbing times

5 mph	03:46:12
7 mph	02:40:08
9 mph	02:04:48
12 mph	01:33:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Mézilhac can be cycled from 3 sides. Col des Quatre Vios from Saint-Pierreville is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Quatre Vios from Marcols-les-Eaux & Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes. 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 Mézilhac from Labergudes 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 Mézilhac from Labergudes is 18.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes is 3.3%.

Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7%.

The summit of Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes is at 3776 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:46:12 to climb Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes. At 7 mph the time is 02:40:08, and at 9 mph 02:04:48. For the fastest cyclists, 01:33:45 is an achievable time.

Col de Mézilhac from Labergudes is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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