Bardou via Côte de Coustau

Bardou can be cycled from 3 sides. Côte du Ramounet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bardou via Côte de Coustau & Bardou from Païllou.

Bardou via Côte de Coustau 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!

Bardou via Côte de Coustau 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, Bardou via Côte de Coustau is not a problem.

Bardou via Côte de Coustau is 0.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Bardou via Côte de Coustau is 10.7%.

Bardou via Côte de Coustau has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.9%.

The summit of Bardou via Côte de Coustau is at 840 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:08:59 to climb Bardou via Côte de Coustau. At 7 mph the time is 00:06:21, and at 9 mph 00:04:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:03:43 is an achievable time.

Bardou via Côte de Coustau is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.