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Cycling in Castillon-en-Couserans
Cycling from Castillon-en-Couserans offers a 16.2 km route with significant climbing to Col de la Core.
Riding in Castillon-en-Couserans in numbers
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- 16 km
- 16 km
- 858 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 88% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,389 m on Col de la Core from Castillon-en-Couserans
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
When to ride in Castillon-en-Couserans
Best months: May to Oct.
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11°3°F13
13°4°M16
16°7°A15
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22°14°J17
25°16°J13
25°16°A13
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19°10°O12
13°6°N15
12°3°D12
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 11 km/h from the NW
The ride in Castillon-en-Couserans
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Castillon-en-Couserans
From Castillon-en-Couserans, cyclists can ride a 16.2 km point-to-point route to Hameau de Laffitte. The main attraction is the Col de la Core climb, which starts at 6.6 km and ascends for 9.6 km with a gain of 638 m. This climb has an average gradient of 6.7% and reaches a maximum of 8.8%, culminating at 1389 m above sea level. The route is almost entirely on paved roads, with 99% surfaced and minimal gravel or unpaved sections. While there are no cycle lanes on the 14.3 km of main roads, services are available within 5.4 km stretches. Though no railway stations are near the route, the ride offers a focused mountainous cycling challenge from Castillon-en-Couserans to nearby Hameau de Laffitte.
- The terrain is mountainous with a major climb starting around 6.6 km and lasting 9.6 km. The climb gains 638 m with an average gradient of 6.7% and peaks at 1389 m elevation. Gradients reach up to 8.8% on the ascent.
