Col Fourtou from Bouleternère

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Difficulty points	220
Length	10.7 mi
Average gradient	2.9%
Steepest segment	6.1%
Total ascent	1644 ft

Difficulty points

220

Length

10.7 mi

Average gradient

2.9%

Steepest segment

6.1%

Total ascent

1644 ft

Short recap

15 hairpin turns

#81 toughest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales

#50 most elevation gain of Pyrénées-Orientales

#82 longest climb of Occitania

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Climbing times

5 mph	02:09:32
7 mph	01:31:42
9 mph	01:11:28
12 mph	00:53:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col Fourtou can be cycled from 2 sides. Col Fourtou from Bouleternère is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col Fourtou from Calmeilles.

You don't need special gearing for Col Fourtou from Bouleternère. 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 Fourtou from Bouleternère is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col Fourtou from Bouleternère is not a problem.

Col Fourtou from Bouleternère is 10.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col Fourtou from Bouleternère is 2.9%.

Col Fourtou from Bouleternère has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.1%.

The summit of Col Fourtou from Bouleternère is at 2116 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:09:32 to climb Col Fourtou from Bouleternère. At 7 mph the time is 01:31:42, and at 9 mph 01:11:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:53:41 is an achievable time.

Col Fourtou from Bouleternère is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

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