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Charade from Clermont-Ferrand

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Elevation profile Charade from Clermont-Ferrand

Statistics

Difficulty points 344
Length 4.9 km
Average gradient 8%
Steepest 100 metres 14.9%
Total ascent 394 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#61 toughest climb of Auvergne
#47 most elevation gain of Puy-de-Dôme
#49 average steepest climb of Puy-de-Dôme
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Charade from Clermont-Ferrand is a climb in the region Puy-de-Dôme. It is 4.9 km long and bridges 394 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 344. The top of the ascent is located at 840 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rue des Montagnards & Ancien Circuit Charade

3.0 by pierre81
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The first kilometre is very steep on the Rue des Montagnards and is very busy. However, as soon as you reach the route de Gravenoire, the road widens, the surface is better and there is less traffic. The second part, which takes in the former Charade F1 circuit, is very pleasant through the woods and presents no major difficulties. For the start of the climb, I recommend passing through Royat. I give the second part 3 stars.... read more

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The first kilometre is very steep on the Rue des Montagnards and is very busy. However, as soon as you reach the route de Gravenoire, the road widens, the surface is better and there is less traffic. The second part, which takes in the former Charade F1 circuit, is very pleasant through the woods and presents no major difficulties. For the start of the climb, I recommend passing through Royat. I give the second part 3 stars.

Le premier kilomètre est très raide par la rue des Montagnards et est très fréquentée. En revanche, dès que vous rejoignez la route de Gravenoire, la route s'élargit, le revêtement est meilleur et la circulation se fait un peu plus rare. La deuxième partie, qui emprunte l'ancien circuit de F1 de Charade, est très agréable à travers les bois et ne présente pas de difficulté majeure. Pour le début d'ascension, je vous recommande de passer par Royat. Je mets 3 étoiles pour la deuxième partie.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:42:08
11 km/h 00:26:48
15 km/h 00:19:39
19 km/h 00:15:31

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charade can be cycled from 3 sides. Côte de la Charade from Boisséjour is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Charade from Clermont-Ferrand & Côte de Charade via Route de Gravenoire.

Charade from Clermont-Ferrand is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Charade from Clermont-Ferrand is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Charade from Clermont-Ferrand is 4.9 km long.

The average gradient of Charade from Clermont-Ferrand is 8%.

Charade from Clermont-Ferrand has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.9%.

The summit of Charade from Clermont-Ferrand is at 840 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:42:08 to climb Charade from Clermont-Ferrand. At 11 km/h the time is 00:26:48, and at 15 km/h 00:19:39. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:31 is an achievable time.

Charade from Clermont-Ferrand is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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