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Cycling in Tarascon-sur-Ariège
From Tarascon-sur-Ariège, cyclists can tackle the 18.4 km Col de Port climb to 1248 m, mostly on paved roads with a significant gradient.
Riding in Tarascon-sur-Ariège in numbers
- 1
- 18 km
- 18 km
- 802 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 84% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,248 m on Col de Port from Tarascon-sur-Ariège
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Tarascon-sur-Ariège
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Tarascon-sur-Ariège
Tarascon-sur-Ariège offers a route to the Col de Port, an 18.4 km point-to-point climb with 802 m of elevation gain. The main climb starts at 8.7 km into the route, ascending 566 m over 9.7 km at an average gradient of 5.9%, reaching a height of 1248 m. The route is almost entirely paved, with just 1% gravel or unpaved sections. There are 15.5 km on main roads without cycle lanes and one railway station near the route for access and departure. Riders face a longest stretch of 9.4 km without services, so preparation is needed for the ascent to the Col de Port.
- The terrain includes a significant climb beginning after 8.7 km, rising steadily at an average gradient of 5.9% with pitches up to 8.2%. The highest point is 1248 m, making this a mountainous route with a sustained ascent. The surface is predominantly paved on main roads.
