How hard is Col d'Ornon?

Classified as Category 2, Col d'Ornon is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Col d'Ornon?

Col d'Ornon is 10.5km long with 647m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Where does Col d'Ornon start?

Col d'Ornon starts on the D526 in Rhone-Alpes, France. The starting coordinates are 45.0721°N, 6.0103°E.

What is the steepest section of Col d'Ornon?

The steepest 100-metre section of Col d'Ornon hits 10.9%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.1%.

When is the best time to ride Col d'Ornon?

Col d'Ornon is best ridden around July, when temperatures sit around 24°C.

Cat 2 D526

Col d'Ornon

Rhone-Alpes, france

The D526 rises 10.5km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 647m to 1,370m. Averaging 6.1%, the road kicks to 10.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.

Higher summit than 96% of climbs in France.
More vertical gain than 95% of climbs in France.
A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Col d'Ornon

Rhone-Alpes, france

10.5km 647m 6.1%

Distance

10.5km

Avg Gradient

6.1%

Max Gradient

10.9%

Elevation Gain

647m

Summit

1,370m

Wall Rating

4.5

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

4.1° Cold

8.8° Cool

10.3° Cool

12.5° Mild

16.1° Mild

21.9° Warm

24.2° Warm

23.8° Warm

19.8° Mild

16.1° Mild

8.8° Cool

6.3° Cool

Rainfall

118mm Moderate

99mm Moderate

131mm Wet

122mm Moderate

186mm Wet

134mm Wet

70mm Light

90mm Moderate

86mm Moderate

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Wind

6km/h Calm

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6km/h Calm

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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