Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo

Col de Sous can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Sous from Le Tech is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo. 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 Sous from Prats de Mollo is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo is 4.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo is 4%.

Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo is at 3264 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:49:06 to climb Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo. At 7 mph the time is 00:34:46, and at 9 mph 00:27:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:21 is an achievable time.

Col de Sous from Prats de Mollo is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.