Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès

Refuge de l'Abérouat can be cycled from 3 sides. Refuge de l'Abérouat via Ourbiet de Baix is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès & Refuge de l'Abérouat.

Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès 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!

Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès 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.

Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès is 9 mi long.

The average gradient of Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès is 6.8%.

Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 24.3%.

The summit of Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès is at 4708 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:48:38 to climb Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès. At 7 mph the time is 01:16:54, and at 9 mph 00:59:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:01 is an achievable time.

Refuge de l'Abérouat via Chemin des Trabès is located in the region Pyrénées-Atlantiques in France.