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Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 30 photos
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
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Elevation profile Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat

Statistics

Difficulty points 356
Length 5.2 mi
Average gradient 6%
Steepest segment 10.8%
Total ascent 1663 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#49 toughest climb of Auvergne
#55 most elevation gain of Auvergne
#40 longest climb of Cantal
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Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat is a climb in the region Cantal. It is 5.2 mi long and bridges 1663 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 356. The top of the ascent is located at 4573 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 30 photos.

Road name: D39

4.0 by Vincentc24
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Frankly, a good pass, without too much traffic. Perfectly doable if you manage your effort properly.... read more

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Reviews (3)

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Vincentc24
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10 Mo 4.0 00:53:25 (5.9 mph)
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Frankly, a good pass, without too much traffic. Perfectly doable if you manage your effort properly.

Franchement un bon col, sans trop de circulation. Parfaitement faisable en gérant comme il faut son effort.

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5 y 5.0 00:32:35 (9.6 mph)
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The Prat de Bouc / Plomb du Cantal pass is a major pass in the Cantalien Massif.

Le col de Prat de Bouc / Plomb du Cantal est un col majeur dans le Massif Cantalien.

Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
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Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
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5 y 5.0 00:32:35 (9.6 mph)
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Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:03:06
7 mph 00:44:40
9 mph 00:34:49
12 mph 00:26:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Prat de Bouc can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Prat de Bouc from Paulhac & Col de Prat de Bouc from Pignou.

Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat 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 Prat de Bouc from Murat 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 Prat de Bouc from Murat is 5.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat is 6%.

Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat is at 4573 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:06 to climb Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat. At 7 mph the time is 00:44:40, and at 9 mph 00:34:49. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:09 is an achievable time.

Col de Prat de Bouc from Murat is located in the region Cantal in France.

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