Col de Pennes via Aucelon

Difficulty points	354
Length	13.4 km
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest 100 metres	9.5%
Total ascent	603 m

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Greg37

1 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Magnificent climb up the mountainside. Superb scenery along the way.

zeroland

4 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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A superb alternative to the climb on the Pennes le Sec side, it's prettier, gentler and less exposed to the sun. I recommend it! (You can also complete the climb this way).

PiersEyre-Walker ^premium

9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Awesome views, quite good surface although not very smooth. No traffic. A real hidden gem

PietG

1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Quiet and beautiful climb. Not tough, nice ride. Following that, Col de Pennes is an option so you can do a nice lap.

Joostfietst

1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Very nice climb between the rock faces. Road surface is mediocre, but that doesn't bother you much uphill.

Dun_Jay

2 y 5.0 00:42:13 (19 km/h)

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Beautiful scenic route, seems quite easy until the last few kilometres, then it still gets 'really climbing'. The road surface is a bit bumpy, but asphalted everywhere. I did the climb in the morning and it was doable in terms of temperature. Over the entire length of the climb I only encountered one car, so it is wonderfully quiet.

Natha

3 y 4.0 00:45:00 (17.8 km/h)

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The first part was in a magnificent gorge with relatively simple slopes, then the second part was in the open with slightly irregular slopes but quite feasible. Not crossed a car. Not to be done in the summer in the afternoon because it is a place with little wind.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:54:39
11 km/h	01:12:57
15 km/h	00:53:30
19 km/h	00:42:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Pennes can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Pennes from Barnave via Barnave is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Pennes from Recoubeau, Col de Pennes via Aucelon & Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Pennes via Aucelon. 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 Pennes via Aucelon 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 Pennes via Aucelon is 13.4 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Pennes via Aucelon is 4.5%.

Col de Pennes via Aucelon has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Col de Pennes via Aucelon is at 1038 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:54:39 to climb Col de Pennes via Aucelon. At 11 km/h the time is 01:12:57, and at 15 km/h 00:53:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:14 is an achievable time.

Col de Pennes via Aucelon is located in the region Drôme in France.

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Col de Pennes via Aucelon

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Reviews (7)

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