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Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard

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Elevation profile Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard

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Difficulty points 461
Length 20 mi
Average gradient 3%
Steepest segment 7.2%
Total ascent 3182 ft

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#34 toughest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
#60 most elevation gain of Occitania
#27 longest climb of France
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Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Orientales. It is 20 mi long and bridges 3182 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 461. The top of the ascent is located at 3392 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: D13 & Can Chicatot

5.0 by Anthony97421
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
This is a very pleasant route to take, passing through some beautiful villages. The road is very little frequented and the hill of Xatard gives a very beautiful point of view... read more

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This is a very pleasant route to take, passing through some beautiful villages. The road is very little frequented and the hill of Xatard gives a very beautiful point of view

Route très agréable à faire on passe dans de magnifique village. La route est très peu fréquenté et coll de Xatard donne un très beau point de vu

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Climbing times

5 mph 04:01:30
7 mph 02:50:58
9 mph 02:13:14
12 mph 01:40:06

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Frequently Asked Questions

Coll de Palomera can be cycled from 3 sides. Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Coll de Palomera from Col du Fourtou & Coll de Palomera from Finestret.

You don't need special gearing for Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard. 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.

Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard 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!

Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard is 20 mi long.

The average gradient of Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard is 3%.

Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.2%.

The summit of Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard is at 3392 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:01:30 to climb Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard. At 7 mph the time is 02:50:58, and at 9 mph 02:13:14. For the fastest cyclists, 01:40:06 is an achievable time.

Coll de Palomera from Amélie les Bains via Coll d'en Xatard is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

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