Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes

Col de Puymorens can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Puymorens from Bourg-Madame & Col de Puymorens via Courtalasses et Pradets.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes. 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 Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes 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 Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes is 16.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes is 4.4%.

Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes is at 6286 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:24:06 to climb Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes. At 7 mph the time is 02:24:30, and at 9 mph 01:52:36. For the fastest cyclists, 01:24:36 is an achievable time.

Col de Puymorens from Ax-les-Thermes is located in the region Ariège in France.