Col de Fossés from Lhuis

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Difficulty points	166
Length	7.3 km
Average gradient	4.4%
Steepest 100 metres	8.5%
Total ascent	320 m

Difficulty points

166

Length

7.3 km

Average gradient

4.4%

Steepest 100 metres

8.5%

Total ascent

320 m

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

#89 most elevation gain of Ain

#65 longest climb of Ain

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1 Mo 3.0 00:30:00 (14.7 km/h)

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It's a lovely, easy climb that leads to the magnificent Lac d'Ambléon.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:02:49
11 km/h	00:39:58
15 km/h	00:29:19
19 km/h	00:23:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Fossés can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Fossés from Lhuis is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Fossés from Appregnin.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Fossés from Lhuis. 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.

Col de Fossés from Lhuis is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col de Fossés from Lhuis is not a problem.

Col de Fossés from Lhuis is 7.3 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Fossés from Lhuis is 4.4%.

Col de Fossés from Lhuis has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Col de Fossés from Lhuis is at 747 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:02:49 to climb Col de Fossés from Lhuis. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:58, and at 15 km/h 00:29:19. For the fastest cyclists, 00:23:08 is an achievable time.

Col de Fossés from Lhuis is located in the region Ain in France.

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