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Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals

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Elevation profile Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals

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Difficulty points 634
Length 12.2 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 11%
Total ascent 3196 ft

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Beautiful scenery
9 hairpin turns
#13 toughest climb of Massif Central
#20 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#52 longest climb of Massif Central
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Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals is a climb in the region Aveyron. It is 12.2 mi long and bridges 3196 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 634. The top of the ascent is located at 4531 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Avenue de Saint-Pierre & D 503

4.0 by LeonardBetton
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
It's a very nice climb, and it's not so common to find passes in the Massif Central that combine percentage and length... The scenery is relatively varied! And granny (beware) of the temperatures between the foot and the summit! I have very pleasant memories of the summit, which is bucolic and pastoral on the beautiful Aubrac plateau!... read more

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LeonardBetton
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2 Mo 4.0 01:14:00 (9.9 mph)
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It's a very nice climb, and it's not so common to find passes in the Massif Central that combine percentage and length... The scenery is relatively varied! And granny (beware) of the temperatures between the foot and the summit!
I have very pleasant memories of the summit, which is bucolic and pastoral on the beautiful Aubrac plateau!

C'est une très belle ascension, ce n'est pas si courant de trouver dans le Massif Central des cols qui combinent pourcentage et longueur... Elle est relativement varié de part les paysages ! Et mémé ( attention ) aux températures entre le pied et le sommet !
Je garde un souvenir très agréable du sommet qui est bucolique et pastoral sur le beau plateau de l'Aubrac !

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pierre81
pierre81
9 Mo 3.0
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I found the climb more difficult than the profile suggests. The scenery is very beautiful on the way up, and the finish is on the Aubrac plateau with some very arid landscapes. Beware of the wind and the temperature, which can drop quickly, especially in spring and autumn. You won't have to worry about traffic.

J'ai trouvé la montée plus difficile que ce que le profil laisse croire. Les paysages sont très beaux durant l'ascension, et l'arrivée est sur le plateau de l'Aubrac avec des paysages très arides. Attention au vent et à la température qui peut vite chuter, surtout au printemps et en automne. Vous serez tranquilles concernant la circulation.

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lennerthuylebroeck
lennerthuylebroeck
3 y 4.0
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Quite tough, especially when the wind blows on top of the plateau. The start is quite steep, but there are signs that ease the lead up to the Col de Verlac. There is not much to see at the top except a lake and the Signal de Mailhebiau.

Behoorlijk zwaar, vooral als de wind boven op de plateau in het nadeel blaast. Begin is vrij steil, maar er zijn bordjes die het leiden wat verzachten tot aan de Col de Verlac. Op de top is niet echt veel te zien behalve een meer en het Signal de Mailhebiau.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:26:54
7 mph 01:44:00
9 mph 01:21:02
12 mph 01:00:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals. 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 Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals is 12.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals is 5%.

Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals is at 4531 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:26:54 to climb Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals. At 7 mph the time is 01:44:00, and at 9 mph 01:21:02. For the fastest cyclists, 01:00:53 is an achievable time.

Col du Portalet from Saint Geniez d'Olt via Col des Vieurals is located in the region Aveyron in France.

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