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Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette

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Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
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Elevation profile Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette

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Difficulty points 650
Length 9.4 km
Average gradient 7.6%
Steepest 100 metres 17.3%
Total ascent 715 m

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Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 9.4 km long and bridges 715 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 650. The top of the ascent is located at 985 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Route de l'Épine & Route du Col de l'Épine

3.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A pleasant pass, above all because it's "calm". Uneven gradients. Some fairly serious sections. Decent surface. Much of the climb is on a narrow road lined with trees. Occasionally, there is a view of Chambéry and the surrounding mountains. A pleasant pass of moderate difficulty. But it lacks a little magic. In any case, many cyclists climb it, and that's great!... read more

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Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
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A pleasant pass, above all because it's "calm".
Uneven gradients. Some fairly serious sections. Decent surface. Much of the climb is on a narrow road lined with trees. Occasionally, there is a view of Chambéry and the surrounding mountains. A pleasant pass of moderate difficulty. But it lacks a little magic.
In any case, many cyclists climb it, and that's great!

Un col agréable surtout parce qu’il est « calme ».
Des pourcentages irréguliers. Des portions assez sérieuses. Un revêtement correct. Une grande partie de la montée s’effectue sur une route étroite bordée d’arbres. Parfois, une ouverture permet d’apercevoir Chambéry et les montagnes environnantes. Un col plaisant, de difficulté moyenne. Mais, il lui manque un peu de magie.
Une vue panoramique à 300 mètres de l’arrivée au sommet. A voir en redescendant.
En tout cas, les cyclistes sont nombreux à le grimper et ça, c’est chouette !

Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette
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You can climb this col via Villard-Marin too, joining the alternative climb "from Chambéry" in Saint-Sulpice.

Nice climb through the woods - meaning not a lot of views - ending at a parking lot with an extra col marker. There's a panoramic view pointed out just before that, but I had clouds blocking it.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:20:16
11 km/h 00:51:04
15 km/h 00:37:27
19 km/h 00:29:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Épine can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de l'Épine from Chambery is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Épine from Novalaise, Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette & Col de l'Épine from La Motte Servolex via Saint Sulpice.

Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette 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'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette 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'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette is 9.4 km long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette is 7.6%.

Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.3%.

The summit of Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette is at 985 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:20:16 to climb Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette. At 11 km/h the time is 00:51:04, and at 15 km/h 00:37:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:34 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Épine from La Motte-Servolex via La Vilette is located in the region Savoie in France.

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