Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula

Col des Hares can be cycled from 3 sides. Col des Hares from Usson Les Bains is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula & Col des Hares from Puyvalador.

Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula 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 des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula 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 Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula is 7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula is 6%.

Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula is at 4859 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:23:56 to climb Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:25, and at 9 mph 00:46:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:47 is an achievable time.

Col des Hares from Usson les Bains via Champ du Soula is located in the region Ariège in France.