Cycling in Foix
1 cycling route from Foix, France, 12 km, 12 km mapped in all, with up to 808 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (67 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,202 m on Prat d'Albis from Foix. Best months to ride: May to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 12 km
- Biggest day
- 808 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- 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.
- High point
- 1,202 m on Prat d'Albis from Foix.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Foix
Foix provides a demanding route for cyclists with an 11.9 km point-to-point ride ascending to Prat d'Albis. The climb starts right from Foix and gains 807 m in elevation, reaching a height of 1202 m. This climb has an average gradient of 6.8%, peaking at 11.9%. The route is almost entirely paved, with only 2% gravel or unpaved surfaces. There are minimal main roads without cycle lanes, just 0.1 km, and no cycle paths on the route. The longest stretch without services is 9.6 km, but there is a railway station near the route for access and support. This makes Foix a suitable base for cyclists seeking a steady, sustained climb in France.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain features a continuous climb over nearly 12 km, with an average gradient of 6.8% and a maximum of 11.9%. The route ascends to 1202 m, starting from Foix, making it a mountainous ride with significant elevation gain. Most of the road surface is paved.