Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans

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Difficulty points	334
Length	9.5 mi
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest segment	8.1%
Total ascent	2205 ft

Difficulty points

334

Length

9.5 mi

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest segment

8.1%

Total ascent

2205 ft

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Reviews (2)

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Nice gradual climb on good road. Little traffic when I went up it.

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Very busy for the first few kilometres. The climb is a little daunting, but there are some lovely views in the first few kilometres before you find yourself in the chestnut forests.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:54:29
7 mph	01:21:03
9 mph	01:03:09
12 mph	00:47:27

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Mas de l'Ayre can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Villefort.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans. 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 du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans 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 du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans is 9.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans is 4.4%.

Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.1%.

The summit of Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans is at 2779 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:54:29 to climb Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans. At 7 mph the time is 01:21:03, and at 9 mph 01:03:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:27 is an achievable time.

Col du Mas de l'Ayre from Les Vans is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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