Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules

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Difficulty points	303
Length	12.3 km
Average gradient	4.2%
Steepest 100 metres	11.8%
Total ascent	512 m

Difficulty points

303

Length

12.3 km

Average gradient

4.2%

Steepest 100 metres

11.8%

Total ascent

512 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#94 toughest climb of Auvergne

#53 most elevation gain of Auvergne

#36 longest climb of Auvergne

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2 Mo 4.0 00:35:00 (21.1 km/h)

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One of my favourite training passes in the area... Difficult at first via the Croix de Cheules above the Lac des Graves, then almost flat between ferns and meadows, then a moderate and steady percentage through the conifers for the finish.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:45:37
11 km/h	01:07:12
15 km/h	00:49:17
19 km/h	00:38:54

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Légal can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Légal is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Route des Crêtes, Col de Légal from Saint Projet de Salers & Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules. 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 Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules 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 Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules is 12.3 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules is 4.2%.

Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.8%.

The summit of Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules is at 1232 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:45:37 to climb Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules. At 11 km/h the time is 01:07:12, and at 15 km/h 00:49:17. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:54 is an achievable time.

Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules is located in the region Cantal in France.

Col de Légal from Jaulhac via Col de Cheules

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