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Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon

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Elevation profile Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon

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Difficulty points 174
Length 11 km
Average gradient 3.1%
Steepest 100 metres 9.3%
Total ascent 345 m

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Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon is a climb in the region Monts du Forez. It is 11 km long and bridges 345 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 174. The top of the ascent is located at 872 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Thiers, D 122 & D 113

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:34:36
11 km/h 01:00:12
15 km/h 00:44:09
19 km/h 00:34:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Plantade can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Plantade from Le Moulin Piat via Lachaux.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon. 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 Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon 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 Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon is not a problem.

Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon is 11 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon is 3.1%.

Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon is at 872 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:34:36 to climb Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon. At 11 km/h the time is 01:00:12, and at 15 km/h 00:44:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:51 is an achievable time.

Col de la Plantade from Ferrières-sur-Sichon is located in the region Allier in France.

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