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Cycling in Ancizan
Cycling from Ancizan offers a challenging 10.3 km climb to La Hourquette d'Ancizan with steady gradients up to 11.1%.
Riding in Ancizan in numbers
- 1
- 10 km
- 10 km
- 771 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- High point
- 1,559 m on La Hourquette d'Ancizan from Ancizan
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
When to ride in Ancizan
Best months: May to Oct.
9°-1°J14
10°0°F13
12°2°M18
14°5°A17
17°8°M20
21°12°J20
24°15°J17
24°15°A15
20°12°S15
18°9°O14
12°4°N15
11°1°D13
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 10 km/h from the SW
The ride in Ancizan
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Ancizan
Routes from Ancizan primarily focus on climbing, with the main route being La Hourquette d'Ancizan. This 10.3 km point-to-point ride ascends 771 m to a height of 1559 m above sea level. The climb starts at Ancizan itself, with no towns or services along the route until the top, representing the longest stretch without amenities, which is 10 km. The entire climb is on paved roads without any gravel sections or unpaved surfaces. There are no cycle lanes or dedicated cycle paths, and no nearby railway stations along the route.
- The terrain is mountainous, dominated by the steady climb of La Hourquette d'Ancizan. The average gradient is 7.6% with a maximum steepness of 11.1%, reaching a high point of 1559 m. The profile is consistently uphill for approximately 10.1 km.
