Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan

Statistics

Difficulty points	677
Length	21.8 mi
Average gradient	4%
Steepest segment	6.4%
Total ascent	4596 ft

Difficulty points

677

Length

21.8 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

6.4%

Total ascent

4596 ft

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#9 toughest climb of Massif Central

#54 most elevation gain of France

#83 longest climb of Europe

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Did this beautiful climb in August 2022. It is a lovely running climb with great views along the way, but especially at the top! It's not difficult due to the gradual gradient and therefore the length is also doable. Very little traffic by the way, which was also nice.

Climbing times

5 mph	04:23:15
7 mph	03:06:22
9 mph	02:25:14
12 mph	01:49:07

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mont Aigoual can be cycled from 9 sides. Mont Aigoual from Valleraugue is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette, Mont Aigoual from Meyrueis, Mont Aigoual from Rousses, Mont Aigoual from Saint André de Valborgne, Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan, Mont Aigoual from Trèves, Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse & Mont Aigoual via Route Forestière.

You don't need special gearing for Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan. 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.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan 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.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan is 21.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan is 4%.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.4%.

The summit of Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan is at 5108 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:23:15 to climb Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan. At 7 mph the time is 03:06:22, and at 9 mph 02:25:14. For the fastest cyclists, 01:49:07 is an achievable time.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan is located in the region Gard in France.

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