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Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel

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Elevation profile Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel

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Difficulty points 365
Length 6.7 mi
Average gradient 5.6%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 1972 ft

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7 hairpin turns
#20 toughest climb of Aude
#19 most elevation gain of Aude
#29 longest climb of Aude
#96 average steepest climb of Aude
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Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel is a climb in the region Aude. It is 6.7 mi long and bridges 1972 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 365. The top of the ascent is located at 2930 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: D117 & D613

3.0 by pierre81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
An easy climb that will be used by the Tour de France in 2026. No very complicated gradients, just sections where the road is a real billiard table. A rolling climb, but beware of the traffic. In hot weather, the sun beats down quite hard, and there's only one well-shaded section. The views are magnificent, especially as you leave Quillan, with a breathtaking panorama of all the surrounding peaks.... read more

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An easy climb that will be used by the Tour de France in 2026. No very complicated gradients, just sections where the road is a real billiard table. A rolling climb, but beware of the traffic. In hot weather, the sun beats down quite hard, and there's only one well-shaded section. The views are magnificent, especially as you leave Quillan, with a breathtaking panorama of all the surrounding peaks.

Une ascension sans grande difficulté qui sera empruntée par le Tour de France en 2026. Pas de pourcentages très compliqués, des portions où la route est un vrai billard. Une montée roulante, attention tout de même car il y a un peu de circulation. Par temps chaud, le soleil tape assez fort, il n'y a qu'une seule portion bien ombragée. Les points de vue sont magnifiques, surtout en sortant de Quillan avec un panorama grandiose sur tous les sommets alentours

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:21:04
7 mph 00:57:23
9 mph 00:44:43
12 mph 00:33:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col des Coudons can be cycled from 2 sides. Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Coudons from Ginoles les bains via Col du Portel.

You don't need special gearing for Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel. 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 des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel 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 des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel is 5.6%.

Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel is at 2930 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:21:04 to climb Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:23, and at 9 mph 00:44:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:36 is an achievable time.

Col des Coudons from Quillan via Col du Portel is located in the region Aude in France.

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