Col de Menté
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Recommended by 107 out of 110 road cyclists
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The Col de Menté connects the Garonne valley to that of the Ger, culminating at an altitude of 1,349 meters. Its ascent from the village of Saint-Béat is 9.3 kilometers long with an average of 9.13%, including some passages at more than 11%. It is also possible to climb there from the Oule bridge. The climb extends over 10.9 kilometers with an average of 6.6%.
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•April 4, 2023
The Col de Menté is not one of the truly famous French Pyrenees passes, although it has a permanent place in Tour de France history. His journeys are not too long, but just the West approach has a slope average of almost 10%.
translated by•March 10, 2016
Short port but a must visit. On both sides there are several lacets that make the climb very aesthetic.
translated by•March 22, 2020
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