Cauterets / Pont d'Espagne
Midi-Pyrenees, france
18km 981m 5.4%
1Cat 1
Cauterets / Pont d'Espagne
Midi-Pyrenees, france
Cauterets / Pont d'Espagne covers 18km and 981m of climbing, reaching 1,467m at the summit. The average gradient of 5.4% disguises ramps of 14.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in Midi-Pyrenees.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in Midi-Pyrenees.
- The crux hits between km 14 and km 15 — 2km above 10% averaging 11.2%.
- 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
18km
Avg Gradient
5.4%
Max Gradient
14.2%
Elevation Gain
981m
Summit
1,467m
Wall Rating
5.6
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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