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Cycling in Le Vigan
Le Vigan offers a 20 km climb to Col de la Lusette with over 1100 m elevation gain via villages like Aulas and Mandagout.
Riding in Le Vigan in numbers
- 1
- 20 km
- 20 km
- 1,183 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- High point
- 1,354 m on Col de la Lusette from Le Vigan
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Le Vigan
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Le Vigan
Le Vigan in France provides cycling routes featuring significant climbs with the highlight being the Col de la Lusette. This route covers 19.7 km from Le Vigan itself and passes through several villages including Aulas, Gaujac, Mas Fadat, La Peyre, Mandagout, and Les Combes. Cyclists can expect a sustained climb after 7.5 km lasting 12 km with an elevation gain of 856 m on mostly paved surfaces. The ascent reaches an altitude of 1354 m, offering a challenging ride for those seeking a mountainous terrain. The route is almost entirely paved with only 2% gravel or unpaved sections and no main roads lack cycle lanes. No railway stations or dedicated cycle paths appear along this climb, and the longest stretch without services is 11.6 km, so riders should prepare accordingly.
- The terrain is mountainous with a major climb starting at 7.5 km extending 12 km long, averaging 7.2% gradient and reaching a maximum of 12.5%. The highest point on the route is 1354 m.
