Port de Castet from Castet

Statistics

Difficulty points	460
Length	3 mi
Average gradient	9%
Steepest segment	14.5%
Total ascent	1427 ft

Difficulty points

460

Length

3 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

14.5%

Total ascent

1427 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

8 hairpin turns

#82 toughest climb of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

#81 most elevation gain of Nouvelle-Aquitaine

#100 longest climb of Pyrénées-Atlantiques

Photos (8)

Reviews (3)

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RvR

3 y 3.0

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Nice short col in the vallee d'Aspe, not known, and therefore very quiet, a single car driver encountered, and no other cyclists seen. Continuous nice climb, with as reward a beautiful view on the col on the mountain landscape behind.
Good road surface! Easy to combine with the col de Marie Blanque on the other side in the valley.

Daems ^premium

3 y 4.0

Leuke hidden gem. Prachtig in de ochtend met mist. Je bent compleet alleen met 20 loslopende paarden op de col. Alles onder de 10 pct voelt als een verademing helaas zijn dat maar 2 momentjes.

RvR

3 y

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Hi Inuk, question: how is the road surface of this col? I can only see the first part on google streetview.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:36:03
7 mph	00:25:31
9 mph	00:19:53
12 mph	00:14:56

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Port de Castet from Castet 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!

Port de Castet from Castet 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!

Port de Castet from Castet is 3 mi long.

The average gradient of Port de Castet from Castet is 9%.

Port de Castet from Castet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.5%.

The summit of Port de Castet from Castet is at 2844 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:36:03 to climb Port de Castet from Castet. At 7 mph the time is 00:25:31, and at 9 mph 00:19:53. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:56 is an achievable time.

Port de Castet from Castet is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.

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