Road · France
Port de Lers from Massat
A mountainous 17 km road cycling route from Massat through Bougarreit, Le Port and Moureous, with 856 m of climbing over the Le Port climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 16.6 km
- Elevation gain
- 856 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 11 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- May to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Massat
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 856 m
- 17 km
Route description
- Massat
- Bougarreit
- Le Port climb
- Le Port
- Moureous
- Moureau
Starting near Massat, the route begins with a 1.4km climb at an average gradient of 3.5%, gaining 48m to reach 704m height. Immediately after, the main climb follows from 3.1km, stretching over 13.4km with an average 6% gradient and reaching a maximum of 9.2%, culminating at 1511m elevation. The profile is predominantly climbing, with 88% of the route involving ascent and a flat 12%. The highest point is near the finishing at 16.5km.
The surface is 99% paved with only 1% gravel or unpaved sections. The route primarily uses the main road D 18, with 98% of the distance on this road and no separate cycle lanes. Amenities such as cafés and restaurants can be found at the start in Massat, including Salon de Thé Couleur Café and several restaurants. There is a restaurant near 12.7km and water available multiple times along the route, including springs at 8.6km and 16.4km. One stretch from km 3.9 to 8.6 has no café, shop, or water for 4.7km.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Le Port climb (13.4 km at 6 %).
- Tops out at 1,511 m, 16.5 km in.
Highlights
- Port de Lers summit at 1511m
- Main climb averages 6%, max 9.2%
- D 18 main road for 16.2 km
- Restaurant at 12.7 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 1 km | 1.4 km · 48 m · 3.5 % · max 5.2 % | — | 704 m |
| Le Port climb | 3.1 km | 13.4 km · 802 m · 6 % · max 9.2 % | 13.4 km · 802 m · 6 % | 1511 m |
Le Port climb · full ascent, starts at 3.1 km
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Know before you go
- 16.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 4.7 km longest stretch with no café, shop or water from km 3.9
- Steep sustained gradient up to 9.2% for 13.4 km