Road · From the map · France
Cycling in Le Falgoux
From Le Falgoux, the Pas de Peyrol climb offers a challenging 11.2 km paved ascent with sustained gradients up to 14.5%.
Riding in Le Falgoux in numbers
- 1
- 11 km
- 11 km
- 654 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 98% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,575 m on Pas de Peyrol from Le Falgoux
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Le Falgoux
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Le Falgoux
Le Falgoux is a starting point for the Pas de Peyrol climb, a popular cycling route in France. Riders begin close to the village and travel 11.2 km on paved roads to reach the summit at 1575 m. The route involves a continuous climb of 9.4 km averaging 6.7% gradient, with sections reaching 14.5%. There are no towns or services along the entire 11.2 km route, and the road is mostly main road class with no cycle lanes. The lack of nearby railway stations means that access is likely by road transport. This climb provides a sustained challenge beneath the peak at Pas de Peyrol and is suitable for those seeking a tough ascent in a single effort from Le Falgoux.
- The terrain is mountainous with a continuous 9.4 km climb gaining 630 m at an average gradient of 6.7%, peaking at a maximum gradient of 14.5%. The summit lies at 1575 m above sea level. The entire route is paved and follows main roads without cycle lanes.
