Cycling in Mende
1 cycling route from Mende, France, 3 km, 3 km mapped in all, with up to 304 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (101 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,037 m on Côte de la Croix Neuve from Mende. Best months to ride: Jul to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 3 km
- Biggest day
- 304 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jul to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,037 m on Côte de la Croix Neuve from Mende.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb.
Cycling guide to Mende
Mende is the starting point for a challenging route up the Côte de la Croix Neuve. This route is 3.2 km long with a significant elevation gain of 304 m, making it a steep climb suited for riders seeking intense effort. The climb starts just 0.4 km into the route and extends for 2.9 km with an average gradient of 10.5%, peaking at 14.1%. The route ends at 1037 m elevation. With 100% paved surface and minimal main roads without cycle lanes (0.2 km), it provides a focused climb without surface variability. There is a railway station near the route’s start, providing easy access for cyclists. No services are available for up to 3 km along the climb.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with a steep climb averaging 10.5% gradient, reaching a high point of 1037 m. The route is entirely paved with no gravel or unpaved sections.