How hard is Col du Solude?

Classified as Category 1, Col du Solude is a serious ascent that demands respect and careful pacing.

How long is Col du Solude?

Col du Solude is 13.9km long with 981m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Where does Col du Solude start?

Col du Solude starts on the D210 in Rhone-Alpes, France. The starting coordinates are 45.0721°N, 6.0104°E.

What is the steepest section of Col du Solude?

The steepest 100-metre section of Col du Solude hits 14.1%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 7.1%.

When is the best time to ride Col du Solude?

Col du Solude is best ridden around July, when temperatures sit around 24°C.

Cat 1 D210

Col du Solude

Rhone-Alpes, france

The D210 rises 13.9km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 981m to 1,683m. Averaging 7.1%, the road kicks to 14.1% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,683m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.

Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
The crux hits between km 5 and km 6 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.2%.
14 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Col du Solude

Rhone-Alpes, france

13.9km 981m 7.1%

Distance

13.9km

Avg Gradient

7.1%

Max Gradient

14.1%

Elevation Gain

981m

Summit

1,683m

Wall Rating

5.8

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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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9km/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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