Road · From the map · France
Mur de Péguère from Massat
- 10 km
- 730 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 730 m
- 10 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders looking for a short but steep climb with significant elevation gain.
A 9.9 km paved climb starting from Massat to 1367 m at Mur de Péguère, France, gaining 730 m.
Starting near Massat, the route climbs from 637 m to 1367 m over 9.9 km, with a single continuous ascent of 9.4 km averaging 7.7% and reaching a maximum gradient of 15.7%. The climb mainly follows named roads D 618 (5.9 km) and D 17 (3.5 km). The surface is 100% paved. About 60% of the route is on main roads and 37% on minor roads, with 5.9 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes and 8 km on roads posted at 80 km/h or more. From km 3.4 to the end at 9.9 km, there is a longest stretch of 6.5 km without café, shop, or water. Near the start at Massat, cafés and restaurants like Salon de Thé Couleur Café, Le Globe, L'Oumbass, and Le Maxil' are available. There is a convenience store, Le Jardin des 7 Vallées, near the start at 0.4 km. Water can be found close to the start at 0.2 km, and toilets at zero km but 247 m off route. A bakery named Espies Joyeux is 19 m off route at 3.4 km. There are no bike shops or petrol stations along the route.
Highlights
- Climb of 9.4 km averaging 7.7% gradient
- Top elevation 1367 m at Mur de Péguère
- Longest stretch without services is 6.5 km
- Main roads D 618 and D 17 covered
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massat climb | 0.4 km | 9.4 km | 730 m | 7.7 % | 15.7 % | 1367 m |
Massat climb · starts at 0.4 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 60% main road · 37% minor road
- Main roads
- 5.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- D 618 (6 km), D 17 (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 95% climbing · 4% descending · 1% flat
- Steep sections
- 7.4 km over 5% · 3.5 km over 8% · 2.8 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmToilets · 250 m off route
- 0.1 kmPharmacie Marie Ibanez · pharmacy · 360 m off route
- 0.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0.4 kmLe Jardin des 7 Vallées · convenience store · on the route
- 3.4 kmEspies Joyeux · bakery · on the route
At the start
- Salon de Thé Couleur Café · café · 70 m
- Le Globe · café · 120 m
- L'Oumbass · restaurant · 70 m
- Le Maxil' · restaurant · 80 m
- Le Jardin des 7 Vallées · convenience store · 300 m
Stay after this ride
- Regards dans les arbres · guest house · 2.3 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 42 min
Know before you go
- 5.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 8 km on roads posted at 80 km/h or more
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 6.5 km (3.4 to 9.9 km)
- Sustained gradients up to 15.7%