Road · From the map · France
Port de Lers from Massat
- 17 km
- 856 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 856 m
- 17 km
Route overview
This climb suits cyclists prepared for a steady 16.6km climb with 856m elevation gain.
16.6km climb from Massat to Port de Lers, gaining 856m on mostly main road D 18 in France.
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.
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
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1 km | 1.4 km | 48 m | 3.5 % | 5.2 % | 704 m |
| Massat climb | 3.1 km | 13.4 km | 802 m | 6 % | 9.2 % | 1511 m |
Massat climb · starts at 3.1 km
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What this ride is like
- Roads
- 98% main road
- Main roads
- 16.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- D 18 (16 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 88% climbing · 1% descending · 12% flat
- Steep sections
- 10.1 km over 5% · 1.6 km over 8%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmSalon de Thé Couleur Café · café · 70 m off route
- 0 kmLe Jardin des 7 Vallées · convenience store · 290 m off route
- 0 kmDrinking water · 130 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 260 m off route
- 0 kmPharmacie Marie Ibanez · pharmacy · 430 m off route
- 3.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 8.6 kmSpring · on the route
- 12.7 kmBar Restaurant Glacier de l'Étang de Lers · restaurant · 210 m off route
- 16.4 kmSpring · 50 m off route
Worth a stop
- 15.5 km — Le Paillé (peak, 1664 m)
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
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 11 min
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