col du Mercou-col de l'Asclier

Ride in the Cévennes

start on the old St Hyppo road;

passing through Barafort, a narrow road with some steep sections;

Col du Mercou, pleasant with a south wind;

narrow descent and immediate link onto the climb of Col de l'Asclier;

wooded and narrow road;

magnificent views during the climb and especially at the pass and on the descent to Col de la Triballe;

difficult climb to St Roman de Codières with fairly long sections at 8-10%;

return to Anduze quite easy;

For once, the elevation gain calculation matches better the altimeter readings showing 1810m, the distance is still accurate.