Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse

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Difficulty points	933
Length	18.7 mi
Average gradient	4.7%
Steepest segment	15%
Total ascent	4662 ft

Difficulty points

933

Length

18.7 mi

Average gradient

4.7%

Steepest segment

15%

Total ascent

4662 ft

Short recap

12 hairpin turns

#2 toughest climb of Massif Central

#46 most elevation gain of France

#35 longest climb of France

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Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse

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Troncon Salagosse col de la Broue for Gravel. Very damaged or missing covering. But the area is so beautiful...

Climbing times

5 mph	03:46:05
7 mph	02:40:04
9 mph	02:04:44
12 mph	01:33:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse 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 Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse. 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 Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse 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 Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse is 18.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse is 4.7%.

Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse is at 5115 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:46:05 to climb Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse. At 7 mph the time is 02:40:04, and at 9 mph 02:04:44. For the fastest cyclists, 01:33:43 is an achievable time.

Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse is located in the region Gard in France.

Mont Aigual from Molières-Cavaillac via Salagosse

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