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Puigmal from Err

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Elevation profile Puigmal from Err

Statistics

Difficulty points 697
Length 8.9 mi
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest segment 15%
Total ascent 2992 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#75 toughest climb of Occitania
#78 most elevation gain of Occitania
#25 longest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
#36 average steepest climb of Pyrénées-Orientales
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Puigmal from Err is a climb in the region Pyrénées-Orientales. It is 8.9 mi long and bridges 2992 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 697. The top of the ascent is located at 7310 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Route de Puigmal

5.0 by wybrandb
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Didn't cycle, but walked and found out too late how beautiful this climb is! Largely new road surface, well-lined, plenty of room for cyclists.... read more

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Didn't cycle, but walked and found out too late how beautiful this climb is! Largely new road surface, well-lined, plenty of room for cyclists.

Niet gefietst, maar gewandeld en kwam er te laat achter hoe mooi deze beklimming is! Grotendeels nieuw wegdek, goed belijnd, veel ruimte voor fietsers.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:47:24
7 mph 01:16:02
9 mph 00:59:15
12 mph 00:44:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Puigmal can be cycled from 2 sides. Puigmal from Err is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Puigmal from Sainte Léocardie.

Puigmal from Err 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!

Puigmal from Err 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.

Puigmal from Err is 8.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Puigmal from Err is 6.4%.

Puigmal from Err has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Puigmal from Err is at 7310 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:47:24 to climb Puigmal from Err. At 7 mph the time is 01:16:02, and at 9 mph 00:59:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:44:31 is an achievable time.

Puigmal from Err is located in the region Pyrénées-Orientales in France.

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