Col d'Aphanitze

Pyrenees, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col d'Aphanitze

from Iholdy

CAT 1

Distance

11.2km

Elevation

775m

Avg %

6.9%

Max %

13.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col d'Aphanitze

from Menditte

CAT 1

Distance

15.7km

Elevation

800m

Avg %

5.1%

Max %

15.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 1 044 m in the Pyrenees, France, Col d'Aphanitze is a Category 1 cycling climb. From Menditte, the toughest side climbs 15.7 km at 5.1% average — 800 m of ascent, pitching to 15.7% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 12.9%, around km 2.8. It can also be climbed from Iholdy (11.2 km at 6.9%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.