Col d'Ichère

Pyrenees, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col d'Ichère

from Sarrance

CAT 3

Distance

5.2km

Elevation

297m

Avg %

5.7%

Max %

14.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col d'Ichère

from Issor

CAT 3

Distance

10.0km

Elevation

351m

Avg %

3.5%

Max %

10.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col d'Ichère is a Category 3 ascent in the Pyrenees, France, topping out at 674 m. The Sarrance approach is the hardest — 5.2 km at 5.7%, 297 m gained, maxing at 14.3%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.5%, around km 3.2. It can also be climbed from Issor (10.0 km at 3.5%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.7. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.