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Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 9 photos
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
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Elevation profile Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula

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Difficulty points 1093
Length 8.8 mi
Average gradient 8.5%
Steepest segment 14.1%
Total ascent 3983 ft

Short recap

22 hairpin turns
#76 toughest climb of France
#24 most elevation gain of Occitania
#25 longest climb of Ariège
#39 average steepest climb of Ariège
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Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula is a climb in the region Ariège. It is 8.8 mi long and bridges 3983 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1093. The top of the ascent is located at 6558 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road names: D 16, D 216, D 216, D 16, Rue de la Font Cauda, Rue du Castagnet, D 25 & D 25

5.0 by LindaFluhrer
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Beautiful vistas all the way up. Amazing switchbacks. Combined with Col de Pradel to make a great loop.... read more

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Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
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Reviews (4)

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DSprik
DSprik
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A beautiful climb, steep but really beautiful. Especially at the top there are very many hairpin turns that make it well worth detouring for this

Een prachtige klim, steil maar echt mooi. Vooral bovenin zijn er erg veel haarspeldbochten te vinden die het zeker de moeite waard maken om hier voor om te rijden

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pierre81
pierre81
10 Mo 5.0
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I found this slope much more difficult than the climb from Ax. But it's also much more beautiful! The scenery is magnificent from start to finish, with numerous hairpins along the way. A small, slightly hidden refreshment area awaits you at the start of the descent, on the left. Avoid this on hot days: there is little shade on the climb, so don't do as I did!

J'ai trouvé ce versant beaucoup plus difficile que l'ascension depuis Ax. Mais il est aussi beaucoup plus beau ! Les paysages sont magnifiques du début à la fin, avec de nombreuses épingles tout le long de l'ascension. Une petite buvette, un peu cachée, vous attend dans le début de la descente, sur la gauche. À éviter les jours de forte chaleur : la montée est peu ombragée, ne faites pas comme moi !

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TiboGuidoux08
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1 y 5.0
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Very nice and solid climb. Good road surface and not too crowded.

Zeer mooie en stevige klim. Goed wegdek en niet al te druk.

Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
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LindaFluhrer
LindaFluhrer
1 y 5.0

Beautiful vistas all the way up. Amazing switchbacks. Combined with Col de Pradel to make a great loop.

Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:46:41
7 mph 01:15:32
9 mph 00:58:51
12 mph 00:44:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Pailhères can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Pailhères from Ax-les-Thermes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Pailhères from Usson-les-Bains & Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula.

Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula 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 Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula 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 Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula is 8.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula is 8.5%.

Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.1%.

The summit of Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula is at 6558 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:46:41 to climb Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula. At 7 mph the time is 01:15:32, and at 9 mph 00:58:51. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:13 is an achievable time.

Col de Pailhères from Usson-Les Bains via Champ du Soula is located in the region Ariège in France.

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