Road · France
La Hourquette d'Ancizan from Ancizan
A mountainous 10 km road cycling route from Ancizan through Guchen, with 771 m of climbing over La Hourquette.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 10.3 km
- Elevation gain
- 771 m
- Riding time
- 44 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Mostly minor roads
- Food & water
- Regular
- Best months
- May to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Ancizan
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 771 m
- 10 km
Route description
- Ancizan
- La Hourquette
- Guchen
The route starts in Ancizan at 788 m and ascends steadily for 10.1 km to reach La Hourquette d'Ancizan at 1559 m. The climb gains 771 m height with an average gradient of 7.6% and a maximum gradient of 11.1% over 1.1 km. Almost the entire climb (99%) is uphill, with 9.3 km steeper than 5% and 4.3 km above 8%. The road surface is fully paved, mainly minor roads (96%) with 0.5 km on a quiet street. The D 113 road is ridden for 9.2 km of the climb.
The start offers opportunities to buy provisions at a bakery and a convenience store just off route around km 0, with drinking water available at 0.3 km and a spring near the top at 10.3 km. A bike repair stand lies close to the route at 1.2 km. There is a 10 km stretch without cafes, shops, or water from 0.3 to 10.3 km, so prepare accordingly.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs La Hourquette (10.1 km at 7.6 %).
- Tops out at 1,559 m, 10.1 km in.
Highlights
- Climb starting at 788 m in Ancizan
- Ascends to 1559 m at La Hourquette d'Ancizan
- Average gradient 7.6%, max 11.1%
- Primarily on minor roads and D 113
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Hourquette | 0 km | 10.1 km · 771 m · 7.6 % · max 11.1 % | 10.1 km · 771 m · 7.6 % | 1559 m |
La Hourquette · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Traffic, surface and gradient
Mostly minor roads and streets on the map.
- Roads
- 96% minor road · 5% quiet street
- Main roads used
- D 113 (9 km)
- Surface
- Paved: 100% of the route is mapped as paved.
- Gradient
- 99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
- Steep sections
- 9.3 km over 5% · 4.3 km over 8% · 1.1 km over 10%
Food, water and services
No stretch is longer than 15 km without a café, shop or water. Along the route: 1 café or restaurant, 1 shop, 2 water points and 1 bike shop.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 0 kmHistoire de Gateaux · bakery · 330 m off route
- 0 kmIntermarché Contact · convenience store · 330 m off route
- 0.3 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
- 1.2 kmMat cycles · repair stand · 540 m off route
- 10.3 kmSpring · 140 m off route
Stay after this ride
- Hôtel Restaurant du Val d'Aure · hotel · 3.9 km from the finish
- Aire Naturelle de Cadéac · campsite · 3.9 km from the finish
Start and access
At the start
- Food and coffee
- Histoire de Gateaux (330 m)
- Shops
- Intermarché Contact (330 m)
Know before you go
- 10 km without café, shop or water after 0.3 km
