Question 1

How hard is Col de la Gineste via Palairac?

Accepted Answer

Classified as Category 5, Col de la Gineste via Palairac is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

Question 2

How long is Col de la Gineste via Palairac?

Accepted Answer

Col de la Gineste via Palairac is 2.9km long with 112m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 17 minutes.

Question 3

Where does Col de la Gineste via Palairac start?

Accepted Answer

Col de la Gineste via Palairac begins in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. The starting coordinates are 42.9446°N, 2.6676°E.

Question 4

What is the steepest section of Col de la Gineste via Palairac?

Accepted Answer

The steepest 100-metre section of Col de la Gineste via Palairac hits 6.7%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.8%.

Col de la Gineste via Palairac

Col de la Gineste via Palairac

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