Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette

Difficulty points	1024
Length	20.6 mi
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest segment	12.5%
Total ascent	4984 ft

Reviews (8)

5.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

Receive free climbfinder goodies for your reviews

JasondeNarbonne

5 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

Mont Aigoual climbed in September 2022, with scorching heat during the ascent but a strong, cold wind at the summit. Be sure to bring a windbreaker and plenty of food and drink, as the climb is very demanding, covering around 35 km.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette

merciermk ^premium

10 Mo 4.0

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

The Col de la Lusette is clearly where it all comes down to it. The climb is magnificent, but also formidable... I really took a beating on the steepest kilometres, especially one at the end that made me question my life choices 😅. Fortunately, the view over the Cévennes is superb and helps to ease the pain! Once past this point, the section towards Mont Aigual is a ballad.

OscarK

10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

Climb to the Col de la Lusette, bring a K-Way for the climb to Mont Egual

Lois_Dubois

1 y 4.0 02:17:00 (9 mph)

Début de l'ascension pas trop compliqué. La partie entre Mandagout et le col de la Lusette est assez irrégulière et compte des passages à environ 15％. Une fois ce col passé, redescente puis dernière partie assez régulière et plus roulante. La route est en bon état général mais plus étroite que par le col du Minier. Peu de circulation (août 2024).

FrancoOne

2 y 5.0 02:15:00 (9.2 mph)

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

The Col de la Lusette is magnificent and this is where the difficulty lies. Beautiful views of the Cevennes during the most difficult kilometres. There is one particularly difficult kilometre on the final stretch! After that, the climb to Mont Aigual is a little easier.
In Vigan there are no signs to take the road.... go past the lycée and turn left at the top towards Mandagout.

WormDictateur ^premium

2 y 4.0

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

In fact, it's the Col de la Lusette that is a real work in progress. Very beautiful but terribly difficult: compared with the Alpine passes, it's nothing like the rest of the Cévennes.

After the Col de la Lusette, it's all about the "walk"

Hayes

2 y 4.0

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Col de la Lusette is a smear... Indeed, the average says little. The climb is very irregular. Never get j ein a rhythm. Pieces up to 20％ and 200 metres further again 5 ％. The rest of the climb to the Aigoual is then a breeze. On the Aigoual, the wind can pick up very suddenly. When having a beer and burger on top, we had to flee inside because of the strong wind. The descent was therefore quite tough. I did the climb from Vallerauge a few days later. That one is nicer with a moderate gradient.

freshnet

4 y 5.0

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

Nice climb to Mount Aigoual via the very difficult Col de la Lusette. Do not trust the average percentage of 4％. Passages at 17/18％ await you between Mandagout and cap de coste. Once past the col de la Lusette, the final stretch is easy except in strong winds.
At the top, the view is magnificent.

Climbing times

5 mph	04:08:29
7 mph	02:55:55
9 mph	02:17:06
12 mph	01:43:00

Road surface condition

69% 31% 0%

Based on 16 votes

Share your knowledge. What was the road condition during your ascent?

Traffic

100% 0% 0%

Based on 17 votes

Your experience counts. How much traffic did you encounter during the climb?

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 via Col de la Lusette. 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 via Col de la Lusette belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette is 20.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette is 4.6%.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette is at 5115 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:08:29 to climb Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette. At 7 mph the time is 02:55:55, and at 9 mph 02:17:06. For the fastest cyclists, 01:43:00 is an achievable time.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette is located in the region Gard in France.

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette

Statistics

Short recap

Photos (28)

Reviews (8)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

Traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette

Statistics

Short recap

Photos (28)

Reviews (8)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

Traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

Which sides of the Mont Aigoual can be cycled up?

What gearing is needed for Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette?

How difficult is the Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette?

How long is the climb up Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette?

What is the gradient of Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette?

What is the steepest part of Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette?

How high is Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette?

How long does it take to cycle up Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette?

Where is Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan via Col de la Lusette located?