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Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain

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Elevation profile Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain

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Difficulty points 345
Length 28.6 km
Average gradient 2.9%
Steepest 100 metres 7.5%
Total ascent 834 m

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1 hairpin turn
#59 toughest climb of Auvergne
#39 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#46 longest climb of France
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Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain is a climb in the region Puy-de-Dôme. It is 28.6 km long and bridges 834 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 345. The top of the ascent is located at 1225 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route d'Ardes, Route de la Couze, Rue de l'Église, Place de l'Église, Rue du Pont, Route de la Vallée de Rentières, Vallee de Rentieres & Route de la Vallée

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Climbing times

7 km/h 04:05:14
11 km/h 02:36:03
15 km/h 01:54:26
19 km/h 01:30:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Volpilère can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Volpilière from Ardes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Volpilière from Jassy, Col de la Volpilière from Compains via La Motte & Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain. 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 Volpilère from Saint-Germain 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 Volpilère from Saint-Germain is 28.6 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain is 2.9%.

Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.5%.

The summit of Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain is at 1225 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:05:14 to climb Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain. At 11 km/h the time is 02:36:03, and at 15 km/h 01:54:26. For the fastest cyclists, 01:30:21 is an achievable time.

Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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