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Col de Pradines via Mézergues

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In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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Elevation profile Col de Pradines via Mézergues
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Difficulty points 171
Length 1.3 mi
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest segment 14.7%
Total ascent 564 ft

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Col de Pradines via Mézergues is a climb in the region Cantal. It is 1.3 mi long and bridges 564 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 171. The top of the ascent is located at 2664 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rue Marguerite Yourcenar & Rue Émile Duclaux

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:15:27
7 mph 00:10:56
9 mph 00:08:31
12 mph 00:06:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Pradines can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Pradines via Mézergues is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Pradines from Marmanhac.

Col de Pradines via Mézergues 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 Pradines via Mézergues is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col de Pradines via Mézergues is not a problem.

Col de Pradines via Mézergues is 1.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Pradines via Mézergues is 8.4%.

Col de Pradines via Mézergues has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Col de Pradines via Mézergues is at 2664 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:15:27 to climb Col de Pradines via Mézergues. At 7 mph the time is 00:10:56, and at 9 mph 00:08:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:24 is an achievable time.

Col de Pradines via Mézergues is located in the region Cantal in France.

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