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Col de Marie-Blanque from Escot

Escot, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

9 km
Distance
696 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
696 m
Distance
9 km
Elevation (m)02004006008001,0001,2000 km2 km4 km6 km8 km9 kmHighest point1,038 m at 9.2 kmStart0 kmFinish9 km

Route overview

This route suits riders prepared for a short, steep climb with nearly 700 m of elevation gain over 9 km.

9.2 km climb from Escot to Col de Marie-Blanque in France gaining 696 m.

Starting in Escot at 341 m, the route immediately begins an 8.9 km climb averaging 7.8% gradient to reach the Col de Marie-Blanque at 1037 m. The road is almost entirely minor road and 99% paved, mainly on the D 294 for 9 km. The climb has 6.3 km over 5%, 3.8 km over 8%, and 2.9 km above 10%, with the steepest section (24.1%) near the start. There is one café just off the route in Escot within 100 m where water and toilets are also available. From 0.1 km to 9.2 km, there are no shops, cafés or water, so refuel or stop before starting. The route passes beneath peaks such as Bugala and Toussa de Lacouyèou early on and Mail Casaula later, with Turon de Cuyalade near the top, 333 m off route at 9 km.

Highlights

  • Col de Marie-Blanque at 1037 m
  • Turon de Cuyalade peak near 9 km
  • Steepest 500m at 24.1% near start
  • Mail Casaula peak at 1261 m near 5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Turon de Cuyalade0.3 km8.9 km694 m7.8 %13.7 %1037 m

High point 1037 m at 9.2 km; low point 341 m. Passes beneath Bugala, Toussa de Lacouyèou, Mail Casaula.

Turon de Cuyalade · starts at 0.3 km

8.9 km at 7.8% · 694 m
4005006007008009001000ELEVATION (M)4.4%5.8%6.7%9.9%13%12%10%0 km123456788.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Turon de Cuyalade · 1,037 mSTEEPEST 12.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
99% minor road
Main roads used
D 294 (9 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
98% climbing · 1% descending · 1% flat
Steep sections
6.3 km over 5% · 3.8 km over 8% · 2.9 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 24.1% at 0 km

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.1 kmLa Taverne de Pyrene · café · 40 m off route
  2. 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  3. 0.1 kmToilets · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 9 km — Turon de Cuyalade (peak, 1113 m)

At the start

  • La Taverne de Pyrene · café · 90 m

Stay after this ride

  • Camping du Moulin de Barescou · campsite · 2.9 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
39 min

Know before you go

  • No café, shop or water for 9.1 km after Escot
  • 9.1 km on minor roads without a cycle lane
  • Steepest 500 m at 24.1% gradient at start

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