How hard is Côte de Fournols?

Classified as Category 4, Côte de Fournols is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Côte de Fournols?

Côte de Fournols is 1.5km long with 115m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 9 minutes.

Where does Côte de Fournols start?

Côte de Fournols starts on the Chemin in Auvergne, France. The starting coordinates are 45.3945°N, 2.5721°E.

What is the steepest section of Côte de Fournols?

The steepest 100-metre section of Côte de Fournols hits 12.4%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 7.8%.

When is the best time to ride Côte de Fournols?

Côte de Fournols is best ridden around July, when temperatures sit around 23°C.

Cat 4 Chemin

Côte de Fournols

Auvergne, france

The Chemin rises 1.5km through gentle countryside, gaining 115m to 622m. Averaging 7.8%, the road kicks to 12.4% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Auvergne, France.

Steeper than 85% of climbs in France.

Côte de Fournols

Auvergne, france

1.5km 115m 7.8%

Distance

1.5km

Avg Gradient

7.8%

Max Gradient

12.4%

Elevation Gain

115m

Summit

622m

Wall Rating

3.6

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

5° Cool

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20.7° Warm

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Rainfall

130mm Wet

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73mm Light

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Wind

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What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

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