Col de la Volpilière from Ardes
Auvergne, france
16.6km 628m 3.8%
3Cat 3
Col de la Volpilière from Ardes
Auvergne, france
Col de la Volpilière from Ardes covers 16.6km and 628m of climbing, reaching 1,227m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.8% disguises ramps of 9.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Auvergne, France.
- Longer than 98% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in Auvergne.
- A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
16.6km
Avg Gradient
3.8%
Max Gradient
9.1%
Elevation Gain
628m
Summit
1,227m
Wall Rating
4.1
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Conditions
Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn
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Temperature
3.9° Cold
8.7° Cool
9.8° Cool
12.1° Mild
15.5° Mild
21.1° Warm
23.5° Warm
23.1° Warm
20° Warm
15.4° Mild
8.7° Cool
6.9° Cool
Rainfall
64mm Light
50mm Light
65mm Light
70mm Light
87mm Moderate
136mm Wet
65mm Light
72mm Light
68mm Light
90mm Moderate
95mm Moderate
116mm Moderate
Wind
20km/h Breezy
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20km/h Breezy
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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