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Pic de Nore from Mazamet

18 km road cycling route947 m climbing1 h 16 minGPX

Mazamet, France · Road

A mountainous 18 km road cycling route from Mazamet through Hautpoul, Moulin de l'Oule and Castaunouze, with 947 m of climbing over Pic de Nore.

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
17.7 km
Point to point
Elevation gain
947 m
54 m per km
Riding time
1 h 16 min
moving time, estimated
Difficulty
Moderate
Bike
Road bike
Surface
Paved
Best months
Jun to Oct
Mazamet climate, 10 years
Navigation
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Start → finish
Mazamet

Map and elevation profile

Vue depuis le Pic de Nore, commune de Pradelles-Cabardès, Aude, Occitanie.
Photo: GilPe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
947 m
Distance
18 km
02505007501,0001,250m0 km5101518 km1,205 m · highest, at 17.7 kmStartFinish

Route description

  1. Mazamet
  2. Pic de Norekm 0
  3. Hautpoulkm 3
  4. Moulin de l'Oulekm 3
  5. Castaunouzekm 3
  6. Les Yèskm 9

Starting from Mazamet at 257 m, this route climbs 17.5 km to Pic de Nore at 1205 m, gaining 946 m at an average gradient of 5.4% and maximum 10.5%. The climb starts gently but includes sections up to 18.9% in the first 500 m. The route ascends almost continuously with 99% climbing, and over 9.4 km exceed 5% gradient, including 2.8 km over 8% and 0.5 km over 10%.

The ride is mostly on paved surfaces (98%), predominantly minor roads (69%) and some main roads (27%) without cycle lanes. Notable named roads include Route du Triby (7 km), D 54 (4.2 km) and Route du Portail de Nore (3.6 km). From km 2.6 to 17.7, there is a long stretch of 15.1 km without cafes, shops, or water. The start in Mazamet offers multiple cafés, bakeries, restaurants, a market, and a supermarket. A bailout point is available at Mazamet.

The ride culminates at Pic de Nore. There is a viewpoint called Passerelle de Mazamet 2.6 km from the start, slightly off-route. Toilets and drinking water are only available near the start.

Why ride this route?

  • Climbs Pic de Nore (17.5 km at 5.4 %).
  • Tops out at 1,205 m, 17.7 km in.

Highlights

  • Summit at Pic de Nore, 1205 m
  • 17.5 km steady climb from Mazamet
  • Steepest 500 m at 18.9% near the start
  • Passerelle de Mazamet viewpoint at 2.6 km

Along the route

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

Places passed

  1. Hautpoul 2.6 km
  2. Moulin de l'Oule 2.8 km
  3. Castaunouze 3.3 km
  4. Les Yès 9.2 km

On the road

  • Water 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • Aux Saveurs l'Autan (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Les.Saveurs du Quai (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Restaurant Au Cep't Secret (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Le Grand Balcon (Restaurant) 0.1 km
  • Café du Centre (Café) 0.2 km
  • Viewpoint 1.4 km
  • Belvédère du Plo de la Bise (Viewpoint) 1.5 km
  • Viewpoint 1.7 km
  • Viewpoint 1.7 km
  • Viewpoint 1.8 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
Pic de Nore0.2 km17.5 km · 946 m · 5.4 % · max 10.5 %17.5 km · 946 m · 5.4 %1205 m

High point 1205 m at 17.7 km; low point 257 m. Passes beneath Roc du Couillou, Pic de Nore.

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).

Pic de Nore · full ascent, starts at 0.2 km

17.5 km at 5.4% · 946 m
4006008001,0001,200m3.6%8.1%6.8%7.7%5.8%6.2%8.9%8.9%5.7%6.2%5.1%2.7%3.0%0 km1234567891011121314151617.3 km1,205 msteepest 8.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Know before you go

  • 15.1 km without café, shop or water from km 2.6
  • 4.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • Steep sections up to 18.9% gradient near start

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: GilPe · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: AirScott · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Krzysztof Golik · 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 Mazamet (Open-Meteo).
GPX
Generated from the route line: track points only, no timestamps or personal data.
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