Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie

Statistics

Difficulty points	240
Length	7.2 km
Average gradient	5.3%
Steepest 100 metres	11.2%
Total ascent	378 m

Difficulty points

240

Length

7.2 km

Average gradient

5.3%

Steepest 100 metres

11.2%

Total ascent

378 m

Short recap

Hidden gem

2 hairpin turns

Photos (5)

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie

Reviews (3)

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AntoineR86

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A beautiful, steady climb. The views over the Leman are fabulous in dry weather.

AntoineR86

8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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A beautiful, steady climb. The views over the Leman are fabulous on a sunny day!

AthnaF

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Fait 2x, peu de voitures, bellee vues, la moitié en forêt

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:01:35
11 km/h	00:39:11
15 km/h	00:28:44
19 km/h	00:22:41

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Saxel can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Saxel from Boege is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie & Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie. 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 Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie 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 Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie is not a problem.

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie is 7.2 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie is 5.3%.

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie is at 943 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:01:35 to climb Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:11, and at 15 km/h 00:28:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:41 is an achievable time.

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie

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Short recap

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Reviews (3)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

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