Route de Faumontagne

Route de Faumontagne can be cycled from 2 sides. Route de Faumontagne is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Route d'En Alquier.

Route de Faumontagne 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!

Route de Faumontagne is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Route de Faumontagne is not a problem.

Route de Faumontagne is 1.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Route de Faumontagne is 7.3%.

Route de Faumontagne has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Route de Faumontagne is at 1916 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:20:26 to climb Route de Faumontagne. At 7 mph the time is 00:14:28, and at 9 mph 00:11:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:28 is an achievable time.

Route de Faumontagne is located in the region Tarn in France.