Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg

Statistics

Difficulty points	431
Length	6.6 km
Average gradient	7.4%
Steepest 100 metres	14.7%
Total ascent	493 m

Difficulty points

431

Length

6.6 km

Average gradient

7.4%

Steepest 100 metres

14.7%

Total ascent

493 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

9 hairpin turns

#25 toughest climb of Ardèche

#68 most elevation gain of Ardèche

#29 average steepest climb of Ardèche

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Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg

Reviews (2)

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7 Mo 5.0

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Great course, which was ridden at the EM2025. Pogacar attacked on this climb with around 75km to go. It's definitely worth it

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4 y 3.0 00:40:00 (9.9 km/h)

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Good alternative to the main road, shorter but well thought out, no difference in time,
Leads to a nice little village with a peak, offering a beautiful view of the area

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:56:45
11 km/h	00:36:06
15 km/h	00:26:29
19 km/h	00:20:54

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Saint Romain de Lerps can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Cornas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg.

Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg 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 Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg is 6.6 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg is 7.4%.

Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg is at 620 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:56:45 to climb Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg. At 11 km/h the time is 00:36:06, and at 15 km/h 00:26:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:54 is an achievable time.

Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg is located in the region Ardèche in France.

Col de Saint Romain de Lerps from Châteaubourg

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Reviews (2)

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