Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes

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Difficulty points	502
Length	8.1 km
Average gradient	6.6%
Steepest 100 metres	17%
Total ascent	528 m

Difficulty points

502

Length

8.1 km

Average gradient

6.6%

Steepest 100 metres

17%

Total ascent

528 m

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

#25 toughest climb of Vercors

#39 most elevation gain of Vercors

#52 longest climb of Vercors

#33 average steepest climb of Vercors

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Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes

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Beautiful views of the Trièves and Devoluy at the start, before passing through a gorge leading to Mont Aiguille.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:09:03
11 km/h	00:43:56
15 km/h	00:32:13
19 km/h	00:25:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Allimas can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Allimas from Saint Paul les Monestier.

Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes 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!

Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes 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!

Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes is 8.1 km long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes is 6.6%.

Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17%.

The summit of Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes is at 1360 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:09:03 to climb Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes. At 11 km/h the time is 00:43:56, and at 15 km/h 00:32:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:26 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes is located in the region Isère in France.

Col de l'Allimas from Saint Michel les Portes

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