Col de la Forclaz

Statistics

Difficulty points	456
Length	6.8 km
Average gradient	7.1%
Steepest 100 metres	16.1%
Total ascent	481 m

Difficulty points

456

Length

6.8 km

Average gradient

7.1%

Steepest 100 metres

16.1%

Total ascent

481 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

7 hairpin turns

#60 toughest climb of Annecy

#73 most elevation gain of Annecy

#75 longest climb of Annecy

#78 average steepest climb of Annecy

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tboudri

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Nice climb through the forest, a few hairpin bends, but quite irregular. Fine tarmac and wonderfully quiet.

sergenavetat

4 y 4.0 00:39:08 (10.4 km/h)

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A small pass that allows you to pass from the L'Arly valley to the Beaufortain valley, the profile is just like the terrain.
After 4km you join the route that comes from the Arly gorges and the slope becomes difficult.
Views of the valley and the Bauges massif on the other side of the D1212.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:58:07
11 km/h	00:36:59
15 km/h	00:27:07
19 km/h	00:21:25

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Forclaz can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Forclaz from Ugine via Le Planet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Forclaz from Ugine via L'Île, Col de la Forclaz from Queige & Col de La Forclaz from Queige via Col de Montessuit.

Col de la Forclaz 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 la Forclaz 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 Forclaz is 6.8 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Forclaz is 7.1%.

Col de la Forclaz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.1%.

The summit of Col de la Forclaz is at 881 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:58:07 to climb Col de la Forclaz. At 11 km/h the time is 00:36:59, and at 15 km/h 00:27:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:25 is an achievable time.

Col de la Forclaz is located in the region Savoie in France.

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