Route de Mounens

Route de Mounens can be cycled from 3 sides. Route de Mounens is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Chemin de Cluzet & Lamastre from Le Cheylard via Saint Julien Labrousse.

Route de Mounens 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 Mounens 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 Mounens is not a problem.

Route de Mounens is 2.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Route de Mounens is 7.5%.

Route de Mounens has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Route de Mounens is at 2667 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:33:33 to climb Route de Mounens. At 7 mph the time is 00:23:45, and at 9 mph 00:18:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:54 is an achievable time.

Route de Mounens is located in the region Ardèche in France.