Col de Ceyssat

Massif Central, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Ceyssat

from Orcines

CAT 3

Distance

3.8km

Elevation

256m

Avg %

6.8%

Max %

11%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Ceyssat

from Mazayes

CAT 3

Distance

13.7km

Elevation

391m

Avg %

2.9%

Max %

8.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Ceyssat is a Category 3 cycling climb in Massif Central, France, cresting at 1 078 m. Its hardest ascent, from Orcines, covers 3.8 km at 6.8% average, gaining 256 m, with ramps up to 11.0%. The steepest kilometre averages 9.5%, around km 3.1. It can also be climbed from Mazayes (13.7 km at 2.9%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.8. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.