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Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux

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Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux
Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux
Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux
Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux
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Elevation profile Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux

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Difficulty points 424
Length 15.8 km
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest 100 metres 8.7%
Total ascent 727 m

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10 hairpin turns
#14 toughest climb of Monts du Forez
#69 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#17 longest climb of Monts du Forez
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Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux is a climb in the region Loire. It is 15.8 km long and bridges 727 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 424. The top of the ascent is located at 1147 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: D96

3.0 by Quent42M
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A little traffic up to Saint Jean Soleymieux, then the road rises a little and narrows to pass through a small forest where you don't meet many people. No good views at the top...... read more

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Reviews (2)

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11 Mo 3.0 01:20:00 (11.8 km/h)
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A little traffic up to Saint Jean Soleymieux, then the road rises a little and narrows to pass through a small forest where you don't meet many people. No good views at the top...

Un peu de circulation jusqu'à Saint Jean Soleymieux, puis la route s'élève un peu et et se rétrécit pour passer dans une petite foret où l'on rencontre pas grand monde. Pas de beau point de vue au sommet...

Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux
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Quite a long climb.
It's quiet up to Saint Jean Soleymieux and then the road narrows and rises a little too.
The same goes for the traffic, which is much calmer after Saint Jean.
No magnificent views from the summit, but a lovely forest atmosphere.

Ascension assez longue.
C'est calme jusqu'à Saint Jean Soleymieux et après la route rétréci et s'élève un peu aussi.
Idem pour le trafic, bien plus calme après Saint Jean.
Pas de magnifique point de vue au sommet, mais une belle ambiance de forêt.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:15:23
11 km/h 01:26:09
15 km/h 01:03:11
19 km/h 00:49:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux. 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 la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux 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 la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux is 15.8 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux is 4.6%.

Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.7%.

The summit of Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux is at 1147 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:15:23 to climb Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux. At 11 km/h the time is 01:26:09, and at 15 km/h 01:03:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:52 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix de Joanziecq from Montbrison via Saint Jean Soleymieux is located in the region Loire in France.

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