Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser

Coll de Jou can be cycled from 3 sides. Coll de Jou from Riu Ter is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser & Coll de Jou from Sant Joan de les Abadesses.

Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser 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.

Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser is 7.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser is 6.1%.

Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser is at 5371 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:32:56 to climb Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser. At 7 mph the time is 01:05:47, and at 9 mph 00:51:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:31 is an achievable time.

Coll de Jou from Ribes de Freser is located in the region Catalonia in Spain.