Col du Grand Colombier from Talissieu via Chavornay
Rhone-Alpes, france
13.9km 1260m 9.1%
HCHC
Col du Grand Colombier from Talissieu via Chavornay
Rhone-Alpes, france
Col du Grand Colombier from Talissieu via Chavornay is one of cycling's great tests — 13.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,260m from base to summit. The average gradient of 9.1% disguises ramps of 19.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,502m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 5 and km 9 — 20km above 10% averaging 13.1%.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in France.
- The 9th climb in Rhone-Alpes by difficulty.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
13.9km
Avg Gradient
9.1%
Max Gradient
19.5%
Elevation Gain
1260m
Summit
1,502m
Wall Rating
7.3
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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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