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Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand

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In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand
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Elevation profile Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand

Statistics

Difficulty points 263
Length 8.4 km
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest 100 metres 13.9%
Total ascent 378 m

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Beautiful scenery
6 hairpin turns
Bad road
#30 toughest climb of Rhône
#32 most elevation gain of Rhône
#30 longest climb of Rhône
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Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand is a climb in the region Beaujolais. It is 8.4 km long and bridges 378 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 263. The top of the ascent is located at 650 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: D629 & D829

3.0 by paulc27
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Beautiful scenery, quite wild and a cemetery at the start to fill the cans. However, the road is unpleasant with poor performance and a few holes. Avoid downhill sections.... read more

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Beautiful scenery, quite wild and a cemetery at the start to fill the cans. However, the road is unpleasant with poor performance and a few holes. Avoid downhill sections.

Beaux paysages, assez sauvage et cimetière au debut pour remplir les bidons. Cependant, route désagréable avec un mauvais rendement, quelques trous. Eviter en descente

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Nice pass to climb with a road in decent condition. Traffic is not a problem.

Col sympa à monter avec une route en état correct. La circulation n'est pas un problème.

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I found it a nice climb and quite long for this region. Pretty constant 7％. I didn't think the road surface was bad. No holes or cracks, but quite rough asphalt and that takes some extra energy. The climb starts a bit earlier, namely in the valley near the bridge from where you have a beautiful view of fortified town and castle ruins of Ternand (photo). Climb then passes the entrance gate of Ternant, which is well worth a visit. Last descending km's as shown by CF can be taken off. You have then really had the col.

Ik vond het een leuke klim en voor deze streek best lang. Vrij constant 7％. Ik vond het wegdek niet slecht. Geen gaten of scheuren, wel vrij grof asfalt en dat kost wat extra energie. De klim begint al wat eerder, nl in het dal bij de brug vanaf waar je prachtig zicht hebt op vestingstadje en burgtruïne Ternand (foto). Klim komt dan langs de toegangspoort van Ternant, wat een bezoekje zeker waard is. Laatste dalende km's zoals CF die toont kunnen er wel af. Je hebt dan echt de col gehad.

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The road is in poor condition for 2 km as far as the Guérin hut.

La route est en mauvaise état sur 2 kms jusqu'à la cabane Guérin.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:12:21
11 km/h 00:46:02
15 km/h 00:33:45
19 km/h 00:26:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Croix de Thel can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Croix de Thel from Dième is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Croix de Thel from Chamelet & Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand. 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 Thel from Ternand 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 la Croix de Thel from Ternand is not a problem.

Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand is 8.4 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand is 4.5%.

Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.9%.

The summit of Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand is at 650 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:12:21 to climb Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:02, and at 15 km/h 00:33:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:39 is an achievable time.

Col de la Croix de Thel from Ternand is located in the region Beaujolais in France.

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