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Prat d'Albis from Foix

12 km road cycling route808 m climbing51 minGPX

Foix, France · Road

A mountainous 12 km road cycling route from Foix through Cadirac, Raygnac and Ferrières-sur-Ariège, with 808 m of climbing over the Foix climb.

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.

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At a glance

Best for
Short, climbing-heavy rides
Distance
11.9 km
Point to point
Elevation gain
808 m
68 m per km
Riding time
51 min
moving time, estimated
Difficulty
Moderate
Bike
Road bike
Surface
Paved
Best months
May to Oct
Foix climate, 10 years
Navigation
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Start → finish
Foix

Map and elevation profile

Paysage du Prat d'Albis, au-dessus de Foix (Ariège, France).
Photo: Lucas Destrem · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
808 m
Distance
12 km
02505007501,0001,250m0 km2.557.51012 km1,202 m · highest, at 11.9 kmStartFinish

Route description

  1. Foix
  2. Foix climb
  3. Cadirackm 1
  4. Raygnackm 2
  5. Ferrières-sur-Ariègekm 2
  6. Reinskm 3

The route begins at Foix at 394 m elevation and climbs steadily for 11.8 km to Prat d'Albis at 1202 m. It gains 807 m steadily at an average gradient of 6.8%, with maximum steeper sections of up to 11.9%. Almost all the climbing occurs continuously, with 9.9 km over 5%, 3 km over 8%, and 1.9 km over 10% gradients.

The surface is predominantly paved (96%) on minor roads (95% of distance) mainly following the D 421 road for 10.7 km. Despite minor roads classification, 8.7 km of the climb is on roads with posted limits of 80 km/h or more. The route is mostly climbing (99%) with only 1% descending and no flat parts.

At the start in Foix there is a bakery, café, pub, fast food options and a supermarket, as well as water points and public toilets within 250 m. A bike shop and station are within 700 m at Foix for support or bails. After 2.2 km the route encounters almost no cafés, shops or water for 9.6 km, so preparation is advisable before climbing.

Why ride this route?

  • Climbs the Foix climb (11.8 km at 6.8 %).
  • Tops out at 1,202 m, 11.8 km in.

Highlights

  • Climb from Foix (394 m) to Prat d'Albis (1202 m)
  • Average gradient 6.8%, max 11.9%
  • Mostly paved minor roads, primarily D 421
  • Longest stretch without café/shop or water: 9.6 km

Along the route

Measured from the route line, the Copernicus elevation model and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Ferrières-sur-Ariège 2.4 km
  2. Reins 2.5 km

On the road

  • Le Gei Sha (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Au Grilladou (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Et pourquoi pas ? (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Le Vertigo (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Guarana (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Restaurant l'Atlas (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Passe Temps Café (Café) 0 km
  • Les 1001 nuits (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Table du Léo (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Peppo's Pizza (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Castel Rock (Restaurant) 0 km
  • NOMADE - Bar Restaurant (Restaurant) 0 km

Climbs

Climbs in ride order: where each starts, what this ride climbs, and the full named ascent
ClimbStarts atOn this rideFull ascentTop on this ride
Foix climb0 km11.8 km · 807 m · 6.8 % · max 11.9 %11.8 km · 807 m · 6.8 %1202 m

High point 1202 m at 11.8 km; low point 394 m.

On this ride: the part this route climbs, cut from its own elevation profile. Full ascent: the whole named climb, measured the same way on every ride that uses it (its climb page).

Foix climb · full ascent, starts at 0 km

11.8 km at 6.8% · 807 m
4005006007008009001,0001,1001,200m10%8.2%10.0%8.2%7.6%6.1%6.7%6.1%3.4%0 km123456789101111.7 km1,202 msteepest 10.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Know before you go

  • 9.6 km without café, shop or water after 2.2 km
  • 8.7 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

1 photograph from the road

Photo: Lucas Destrem · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

About this route

Route line
Routed on OpenStreetMap roads with bicycle routing, then measured like a recorded ride.
Elevation
Recalculated from the Copernicus GLO-90 terrain model every 50 m, not the device’s barometer.
Best months
Ten years of ERA5 weather for Foix (Open-Meteo).
GPX
Generated from the route line: track points only, no timestamps or personal data.
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