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Chemin des Balmes

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Difficulty points 137
Length 1.4 km
Average gradient 8.2%
Steepest 100 metres 17.6%
Total ascent 111 m

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#10 toughest climb of Métropole de Lyon
#22 most elevation gain of Métropole de Lyon
#28 longest climb of Métropole de Lyon
#14 average steepest climb of Métropole de Lyon
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Chemin des Balmes is a climb in the region Métropole de Lyon. It is 1.4 km long and bridges 111 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 137. The top of the ascent is located at 289 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Chemin de Montray & Chemin des Balmes

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:11:34
11 km/h 00:07:21
15 km/h 00:05:24
19 km/h 00:04:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Chemin des Balmes. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Chemin des Balmes is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Chemin des Balmes is 1.4 km long.

The average gradient of Chemin des Balmes is 8.2%.

Chemin des Balmes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.6%.

The summit of Chemin des Balmes is at 289 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:11:34 to climb Chemin des Balmes. At 11 km/h the time is 00:07:21, and at 15 km/h 00:05:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:15 is an achievable time.

Chemin des Balmes is located in the region Métropole de Lyon in France.

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