Mur de Péguère from Massat

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a short but steep climb with significant elevation gain.

A 9.9 km paved climb starting from Massat to 1367 m at Mur de Péguère, France, gaining 730 m.

Starting near Massat, the route climbs from 637 m to 1367 m over 9.9 km, with a single continuous ascent of 9.4 km averaging 7.7% and reaching a maximum gradient of 15.7%. The climb mainly follows named roads D 618 (5.9 km) and D 17 (3.5 km). The surface is 100% paved. About 60% of the route is on main roads and 37% on minor roads, with 5.9 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes and 8 km on roads posted at 80 km/h or more. From km 3.4 to the end at 9.9 km, there is a longest stretch of 6.5 km without café, shop, or water. Near the start at Massat, cafés and restaurants like Salon de Thé Couleur Café, Le Globe, L'Oumbass, and Le Maxil' are available. There is a convenience store, Le Jardin des 7 Vallées, near the start at 0.4 km. Water can be found close to the start at 0.2 km, and toilets at zero km but 247 m off route. A bakery named Espies Joyeux is 19 m off route at 3.4 km. There are no bike shops or petrol stations along the route.

Highlights

• Climb of 9.4 km averaging 7.7% gradient
• Top elevation 1367 m at Mur de Péguère
• Longest stretch without services is 6.5 km
• Main roads D 618 and D 17 covered

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

42 min

Best months

May to Oct — daily highs of 18–24 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 5.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane
• 8 km on roads posted at 80 km/h or more
• Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 6.5 km (3.4 to 9.9 km)
• Sustained gradients up to 15.7%

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