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Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans

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Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
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Elevation profile Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans

Statistics

Difficulty points 745
Length 12.1 km
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest 100 metres 21.6%
Total ascent 890 m

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
6 hairpin turns
#1 toughest climb of Drôme
#1 most elevation gain of Drôme
#20 longest climb of Drôme
#39 average steepest climb of Drôme
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Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans is a climb in the region Vercors. It is 12.1 km long and bridges 890 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 745. The top of the ascent is located at 1143 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road names: D76 & l'Echarasson et Rotoves

2.0 by Louycra
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
It's not very interesting compared to what's available nearby (mainly the machine). The watch offers no views and is exclusively in the forest, which is not without its charm but is not exactly what you are looking for in a pass. In terms of difficulty, there are clearly 2 sections: the first steep and abrupt, the second, at the junction with Combe Laval, gentler and on a smaller road. At the top, there's no view. That said, the tarmac is good and there is very little traffic on t... read more

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Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
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Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
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Louycra
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10 Mo 2.0 via the Climbfinder app
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It's not very interesting compared to what's available nearby (mainly the machine). The watch offers no views and is exclusively in the forest, which is not without its charm but is not exactly what you are looking for in a pass. In terms of difficulty, there are clearly 2 sections: the first steep and abrupt, the second, at the junction with Combe Laval, gentler and on a smaller road. At the top, there's no view. That said, the tarmac is good and there is very little traffic on the second part.

Pas d'intérêt au regard de ce qu'on peut avoir à proximité (la machine principalement). La montre n'offre aucune vue et est exclusivement dans la forêt, ce qui ne manque pas de charme mais ne correspond pas exactement à ce que l'on recherche dans un col. Côté difficulté, on a clairement 2 parties: la première raide et abrupte, la seconde, situé à la bifurcation vers Combe Laval, plus douce et sur une plus petite route. Au sommet, aucune vue. Cela dit le bitume est de bonne qualité et la circulation sur la seconde partie est très faible.

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1 y 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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If you've already done the Machine and Combe Laval, this short climb is a change of scenery (less of a view) but offers a pretty route, quite discreet if you follow the stream of cyclists taking the main route.

Si on a déjà fait la machine et combe laval, cette petit montée change de décors (moins de vue) mais offre un joli parcours, assez discrète si on suit le flot de cycliste réalisant la route principale.

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christine
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2 y 3.0
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i climbed up from saint jean via combe laval. the last 4k after col de la machine, almost flat, are stunning as you ride through a lovely wooded forest (silver birch i think).

i climbed up from saint jean via combe laval. the last 4k after col de la machine, almost flat, are stunning as you ride through a lovely beech forest.

Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans
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Franck_Pastor
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4 y 2.0
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A variant of the Machine pass on the Saint-Jean-en-Royans side, which will be very useful for people who are subject to vertigo, as it will allow them to avoid the Combe Laval.

Obviously, it is much less spectacular...

Variante du col de la Machine versant Saint-Jean-en-Royans qui sera bien utile aux personnes sujettes au vertige, car elle leur permettra d'éviter la Combe Laval.

Évidemment, elle est forcément beaucoup moins spectaculaire…

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:43:28
11 km/h 01:05:50
15 km/h 00:48:17
19 km/h 00:38:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Echarasson can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Echarasson from Lente.

Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans 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'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans is 12.1 km long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans is 7.4%.

Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 21.6%.

The summit of Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans is at 1143 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:43:28 to climb Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans. At 11 km/h the time is 01:05:50, and at 15 km/h 00:48:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:07 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Echarasson from Saint Jean en Royans is located in the region Drôme in France.

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