Col du Grand Colombier from Artemare via Selle de Fromentel
Rhone-Alpes, france
15.4km 1243m 8.1%
HCHC
Col du Grand Colombier from Artemare via Selle de Fromentel
Rhone-Alpes, france
Col du Grand Colombier from Artemare via Selle de Fromentel is one of cycling's great tests — 15.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,243m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.1% disguises ramps of 16.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 7 and km 11 — 19km above 10% averaging 12.7%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
15.4km
Avg Gradient
8.1%
Max Gradient
16.8%
Elevation Gain
1243m
Summit
1,499m
Wall Rating
6.8
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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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