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Cycling in Arette
Cycling from Arette offers a 25 km point-to-point climb to Col de la Pierre St Martin with 1434 m of elevation gain on mostly paved roads.
Riding in Arette in numbers
- 1
- 25 km
- 25 km
- 1,434 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 98% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,760 m on Col de la Pierre St Martin from Arette
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Longest stretch without services
- 25 km on Col de la Pierre St Martin from Arette
When to ride in Arette
Best months: May to Oct.
10°3°J16
12°4°F13
14°5°M19
17°7°A16
19°10°M17
23°14°J16
25°16°J12
25°16°A12
22°13°S13
20°11°O14
15°7°N15
13°5°D13
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 12 km/h from the NW
The ride in Arette
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Arette
Arette serves as a starting point for a significant climb to Col de la Pierre St Martin. The route covers 25.3 km with a total elevation gain of 1434 m. After the first 6.5 km, the main ascent begins, spanning 18.7 km with an average gradient of 7% and reaching a maximum gradient of 11.3%. The climb culminates at an altitude of 1760 m. Roads are almost entirely paved, accounting for 99%, with just 1% unpaved or gravel. There are no railway stations nearby and no other places listed along the route. Riders should note that the longest stretch without services is 25 km, and most of the route comprises main roads without cycle lanes.
- The terrain from Arette to Col de la Pierre St Martin involves a sustained mountain climb with an average gradient of 7% over nearly 19 km, peaking at 1760 m. The maximum gradient reaches 11.3%, indicating some steep sections on largely paved surfaces.
