Road · France
Col de Menté from Saint-Béat
A mountainous 11 km road cycling route from Bout de la Lande through Ladivert, Saint-Béat and Lez, with 848 m of climbing over the Saint-Béat climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 11.4 km
- Elevation gain
- 848 m
- Riding time
- 49 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- May to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Bout de la Lande
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 848 m
- 11 km
Route description
- Bout de la Lande
- Ladivert
- Saint-Béat
- Saint-Béat climb
- Lez
- Boutx
The route starts near Saint-Béat and leads onto the Col de Menté, climbing steadily for 9.8 km from km 1.6 to the summit at 1350 m. The climb has an average gradient of 8.7% with a maximum of 10.8%, making for a sustained challenge. Elevation rises from 502 m at the base of the climb to its peak at 1350 m.
The road surface is nearly entirely paved, with 98% tarmac coverage and 2% gravel or unpaved sections. Most of the ride (85%) is on main roads, primarily the D 44 for 8.5 km, without a dedicated cycle lane for 9.7 km. Minor roads cover 12% of the distance. The profile includes 86% climbing, with 7.3 km above 8% gradient and nearly 2 km above 10% gradient.
Along the route there are amenities early on, including a convenience store named Vival and a fast food outlet called Faim 2 Loups around 1.6 km that are slightly off route. Drinking water is available at km 1.1 and 5.1, while toilets are near km 4.3. The final 6.3 km from km 5.1 to the top is the longest stretch without café, shop or water. A restaurant named La Soulan is located near the summit.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Saint-Béat climb (9.8 km at 8.7 %).
- Tops out at 1,350 m, 11.4 km in.
Highlights
- Climb averaging 8.7% over 9.8 km
- Summit at 1350 m elevation
- Route primarily on D 44 main road
- Toilets at 4.3 km, water at 1.1 km and 5.1 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Béat climb | 1.6 km | 9.8 km · 848 m · 8.7 % · max 10.8 % | 9.8 km · 848 m · 8.7 % | 1350 m |
Saint-Béat climb · full ascent, starts at 1.6 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 9.7 km on main roads with no cycle lane
- Long 6.3 km stretch without café, shop or water from km 5.1 to 11.4
- Maximum gradient of 10.8% for steep sections
- 2% of route on gravel or unpaved surface
