Cycling in Ancizan
1 cycling route from Ancizan, France, 10 km, 10 km mapped in all, with up to 771 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (77 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,559 m on La Hourquette d'Ancizan from Ancizan. Best months to ride: May to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 10 km
- Biggest day
- 771 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- May to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- 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.
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.
More on terrain
Terrain
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.