Col de la Lusette from Le Vigan

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a medium distance with substantial climbing of 1183 m over 20 km.

A 20 km point-to-point climb from Le Vigan, France, rising 1183 m to Col de la Lusette.

The ride starts in Le Vigan at 235 m and immediately begins climbing for 5.3 km gaining 326 m at an average gradient of 6.2%, reaching 561 m. The route passes through Aulas at 2.5 km, Gaujac at 3.6 km, and Mas Fadat at 6.5 km. After a brief descent of 2 km after 5.4 km, the route continues to climb from La Peyre at 7.5 km over 12 km with an average gradient of 7.2%, reaching the top at 1354 m near 19.5 km. This steeper section includes gradients up to 12.5% and passes Mandagout at 7.9 km and Les Combes at 9 km. Almost all the route is on paved minor roads (94%) with about 4% on a quiet street and a very short 2% on unpaved surface. It follows named roads D 329 for 11.4 km and D 170 for 5.4 km. Facilities such as cafés, shops, and water are mostly only at the start and at km 7.9; from Mandagout onwards, there is an 11.6 km stretch without cafés, shops, or water. The longest descent is 2 km long with a 58 m drop, and the steepest 500 m segment is 19.7% right at the start.

Highlights

• Col de la Lusette summit at 1354 m
• Steep gradients up to 12.5%
• Passes near Serre de Navès peak (935 m)
• Starts at Le Vigan with facilities

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 24 min

Best months

Apr to Sep — daily highs of 18–31 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 11.6 km without café, shop, or water from 7.9 km
• 2.2 km over 10% gradient
• Longest descent 2 km from 5.4 km
• Steepest 500 m at start: 19.7%

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