Cycling in Escot
1 cycling route from Escot, France, 9 km, 9 km mapped in all, with up to 696 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 1,037 m on Col de Marie-Blanque from Escot. Best months to ride: May to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 9 km
- Biggest day
- 696 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- 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.
- High point
- 1,037 m on Col de Marie-Blanque from Escot.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Escot
Escot offers a single route leading up to the Col de Marie-Blanque, a notable climb in France. This point-to-point ride covers 9.2 km with an elevation gain of 696 m, making it a demanding ascent starting almost immediately after leaving Escot. The climb itself begins at 0.3 km and continues for 8.9 km with an average gradient of 7.8% and sections up to 13.7%. The route's surface is nearly fully paved, with only 1% gravel or unpaved. There are no cycle lanes or railway stations near the route, and riders face a longest stretch without services of 9.1 km.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route is mountainous and features a continuous climb covering most of the distance. The average gradient is 7.8% with maximum sections of 13.7%, reaching a top elevation of 1037 m. The terrain is steep and sustained, suitable for experienced climbers.