Col de Thalis via Mélagues

Col de Thalis can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Thalis from Graissessac is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Thalis from Taurriac de Camarès, Col de Thalis via Mélagues & Col de Thalis from Castanet-le-Bas.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Thalis via Mélagues. 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 Thalis via Mélagues 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 Thalis via Mélagues is not a problem.

Col de Thalis via Mélagues is 8.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Thalis via Mélagues is 3%.

Col de Thalis via Mélagues has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Col de Thalis via Mélagues is at 2995 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:47:30 to climb Col de Thalis via Mélagues. At 7 mph the time is 01:16:06, and at 9 mph 00:59:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:33 is an achievable time.

Col de Thalis via Mélagues is located in the region Aveyron in France.