How hard is Côte de Pont de Salars?

Classified as Category 5, Côte de Pont de Salars is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Côte de Pont de Salars?

Côte de Pont de Salars is 1.3km long with 53m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 8 minutes.

Where does Côte de Pont de Salars start?

Côte de Pont de Salars starts on the Avenue in Midi-Pyrenees, France. The starting coordinates are 44.2759°N, 2.7351°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte de Pont de Salars?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte de Pont de Salars hits 8.5%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 4%.

Cat 5 Avenue

Côte de Pont de Salars

Midi-Pyrenees, france

The Avenue rises 1.3km through gentle countryside, gaining 53m to 780m. The average gradient of 4% disguises ramps of 8.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.

Higher summit than 92% of climbs in Midi-Pyrenees.
A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
A gentler outing by France standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.