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Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure

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Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure
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Elevation profile Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure

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Difficulty points 126
Length 4.3 mi
Average gradient 4%
Steepest segment 5.9%
Total ascent 912 ft

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#86 toughest climb of Gard
#64 most elevation gain of Gard
#47 longest climb of Gard
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Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure is a climb in the region Cévennes. It is 4.3 mi long and bridges 912 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 126. The top of the ascent is located at 1867 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: D39

3.0 by WouterDK
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This climb you can really blast up. Solid road surface and reasonably sheltered from the sun. Nice as a warm-up or finish of a longer ride.... read more

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This climb you can really blast up. Solid road surface and reasonably sheltered from the sun. Nice as a warm-up or finish of a longer ride.

Deze klim kan je echt opknallen. Degelijk wegdek en redelijk beschut van de zon. Leuk als opwarmer of afsluiter van een langere rit.

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3 y 3.0 00:30:00 (8.6 mph)
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A longer and less steep ascent than the other side, a nice route through the undergrowth and a beautiful view at the top.

ascension plus longue et moins pentue que l'autre versant, une jolie route dans les sous-bois et une belle vue au sommet.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:52:11
7 mph 00:36:56
9 mph 00:28:47
12 mph 00:21:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Mercou can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Mercou from Lasalle.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure. 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 Mercou from L'Estréchure 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 du Mercou from L'Estréchure is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure is 4%.

Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 5.9%.

The summit of Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure is at 1867 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:52:11 to climb Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:56, and at 9 mph 00:28:47. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:37 is an achievable time.

Col du Mercou from L'Estréchure is located in the region Gard in France.

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