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Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux

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Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux
Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux
Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux
Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux
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Elevation profile Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux

Statistics

Difficulty points 584
Length 7 mi
Average gradient 6%
Steepest segment 16%
Total ascent 2211 ft

Short recap

4 hairpin turns
#20 toughest climb of Massif Central
#91 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#46 longest climb of Auvergne
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Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux is a climb in the region Cantal. It is 7 mi long and bridges 2211 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 584. The top of the ascent is located at 5207 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: D12 & D680

5.0 by Philou14
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Done from Salers too (second half identical to this profile). The pass is very irregular with an easy passage through the col de Néronne. For the final part, beware of the average percentage which is very misleading. My gps announced 18％ at the steepest and I think they are there. The last 2.5 km are really hard, constantly above 12％ except in the only flat bend if you go wide. A must do if you have the legs or like me a tourist gear (34x34). The blueberry pie at the top was very welcome. T... read more

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ChasseurDeColDuRHone
ChasseurDeColDuRHone
1 Mo 5.0
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Even if the ideal is to complete the asncesion with a detour to the Col de Neronne, this is a beautiful and rather atypical climb.
The start is in a beautiful, classic Cantalien valley, and the rest is in the woods. Up to this point it's a real climb, a bit of distance, a bit of percentage, but nothing extravagant.
But you're left with the last 2 km with staggering percentages. between 12 and 13％ average, even more on the final parking lot. It's only 2 km, but inevitably it takes a while.
Once at the summit, the scenery is sumptuous. You can stop for a bite to eat and a drink at the nearby restaurant.

Même si l'idéal est de completer l'asncesion par un détour au col de neronne, voila une belle montée assez atypique.
Le départ est dans une belle vallée classique du cantal, la suite est dans les bois. Jusque l'a c'est une vrai montée, un peu de distance, un peu de pourcentage mais rien d'extravagant.
Mais il vous reste les 2 derniers km aux pourcentages ahurissants. entre 12 et 13％ de moyenne, encore plus sur le parking final. C'est que 2 km mais forcément ca prend un peu de temps.
Une fois au sommet le décor est somptueux. Possibilité de s'arreter manger boire un coup au restaurant a coté.

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Mazerty
Mazerty
1 y 4.0
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The first part is quiet, in a fir forest, then it gets tougher when you reach the main road to Puy Mary. The last two kilometres are terrible, but the difficulty is offset by the splendid views over the valley.

La première partie est tranquille, dans une forêt de sapin puis cela se corse quand on rejoint la grand route du Puy Mary. Les deux derniers kilomètres sont terribles mais la difficulté est compensée par la splendide vue sur la vallée.

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Kaper
Kaper
1 y 5.0
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The nicest route is to combine it with the Col du Néronne, but this side is also doable. The steepest last kilometres are really tough, you really hesitate whether to dismount or not to get over this. The last hairpin feels like 20％, but once you get over that you have the toughest part behind you.

De leukste route is om hem te combineren met de Col du Néronne, maar ook deze kant is te doen. De steilste laatste kilometers zijn echt zwaar, je twijfelt echt of je afstapt of niet om hier overheen te komen. De laatste haarspeldbocht voelt als 20％, maar als je daar overheen bent heb je het lastigste stuk achter je.

Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux
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FritsD
FritsD premium
2 y 5.0
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The first 9km very even where you can pedal a nice cadence. The last 2.5km are very tough but the views soften the conditions. A beautiful road surface and very little car traffic. At the top you can have a drink and snack. Highly recommended!

De eerste 9km zeer gelijkmatig waar je een mooie cadans kan trappen. De laatste 2,5km zijn zeer zwaar maar het uitzicht verzacht de omstandigheden. Een prachtig wegdek en heel weinig autoverkeer. Boven kan je iets drinken en hapje eten. Aanrader!

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Philou14
Philou14
3 y 5.0
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Done from Salers too (second half identical to this profile). The pass is very irregular with an easy passage through the col de Néronne. For the final part, beware of the average percentage which is very misleading. My gps announced 18％ at the steepest and I think they are there. The last 2.5 km are really hard, constantly above 12％ except in the only flat bend if you go wide. A must do if you have the legs or like me a tourist gear (34x34). The blueberry pie at the top was very welcome. The other sides are easier.

Fait depuis Salers (seconde moitié identique à ce profil). Et du coup col très irrégulier avec un passage par le col de Néronne facile. Donc il vaut mieux monter depuis Le Falgoux comme indiquer ici. Pour la partie finale, attention au pourcentage moyen qui est très trompeur. Mon gps m'annonçait 18％ au plus raide et je pense qu'ils y sont. Les 2,5 derniers kilomètres sont vraiment très durs, constamment au dessus des 12％ hormis dans le seul virage plat si on passe large. A faire absolument à condition d'avoir les jambes ou comme moi un braquet de touriste (34x34). La tarte aux myrtilles au somment était la bienvenue. Un gars du coin m'a dit "ah oui c'est très dur". "Ah bon vous l'avez fait ?". "Oui en voiture, c'est très dur !". Attention donc au joint de culasse !

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Martino
Martino
5 y 4.0
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In my case, I climbed from Salers, over the col de Neronne to the Puy Mary. If green is not your color then this is not the place to be. The volcanic rock will have ensured that the flora thrives here and the cows give the perfect milk from which the AOP du Cantal and Salers cheeses are made. I climb it with a good rhythm. As far as I am concerned, it is a must to really stop. For example in the descent to Murat at a local cheese vendor where you can buy a piece.

In mijn geval ben ik vanuit Salers, over de col de Neronne naar de Puy Mary geklommen. Als groen niet je kleur is dan heb je hier niks te zoeken. Het vulkanische gesteente zal ervoor gezorgd hebben dat de flora hier goed gedijd en koeien de perfecte melk geven waar de AOP du Cantal en Salers kazen van gemaakt worden. Ik klim er met een prima ritme op. Wat mij betreft een must om echt te stoppen. Bijvoorbeeld in de afdaling naar Murat bij een locale kaasboer waar je een stuk kunt kopen.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:24:01
7 mph 00:59:29
9 mph 00:46:21
12 mph 00:34:49

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux 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!

Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux is 7 mi long.

The average gradient of Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux is 6%.

Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16%.

The summit of Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux is at 5207 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:24:01 to climb Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:29, and at 9 mph 00:46:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:49 is an achievable time.

Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Le Falgoux is located in the region Cantal in France.

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