Pic de Nore from Mazamet

Route overview

Riders fit enough to sustain a long, steady 947 m climb with steep pitches over 17.7 km.

17.7 km climb from Mazamet to Pic de Nore, 947 m ascent mostly on minor and main roads.

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.

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

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 16 min

Best months

Jun to Oct — daily highs of 19–27 °C in those months

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.