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Col de Richemond

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Elevation profile Col de Richemond

Statistics

Difficulty points 253
Length 11.1 km
Average gradient 4.2%
Steepest 100 metres 9.7%
Total ascent 468 m

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Beautiful scenery
#81 toughest climb of Ain
#57 most elevation gain of Ain
#84 longest climb of Jura
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Col de Richemond is a climb in the region Ain. It is 11.1 km long and bridges 468 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 253. The top of the ascent is located at 1038 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: D69 & D30

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:35:26
11 km/h 01:00:44
15 km/h 00:44:32
19 km/h 00:35:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Richemond can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Richemond from Hotonnes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Richemond from Lochieu, Col de Richemond from Arlod & Col de Richemond from Lhôpital via Craz.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Richemond. 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 Richemond 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 Richemond is not a problem.

Col de Richemond is 11.1 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Richemond is 4.2%.

Col de Richemond has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Col de Richemond is at 1038 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:35:26 to climb Col de Richemond. At 11 km/h the time is 01:00:44, and at 15 km/h 00:44:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:09 is an achievable time.

Col de Richemond is located in the region Ain in France.

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