Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert

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Difficulty points	148
Length	3.9 km
Average gradient	6.1%
Steepest 100 metres	8.5%
Total ascent	234 m

Difficulty points

148

Length

3.9 km

Average gradient

6.1%

Steepest 100 metres

8.5%

Total ascent

234 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

3 hairpin turns

#96 average steepest climb of Drôme

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Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert

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A nice steady climb. There is no or hardly any traffic so you can therefore actually take the descent full throttle.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:33:08
11 km/h	00:21:05
15 km/h	00:15:28
19 km/h	00:12:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col des Guillens can be cycled from 2 sides. Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Guillens from Pas du Goure.

You don't need special gearing for Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert. 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 des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert is 3.9 km long.

The average gradient of Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert is 6.1%.

Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert is at 802 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:33:08 to climb Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert. At 11 km/h the time is 00:21:05, and at 15 km/h 00:15:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:12 is an achievable time.

Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert is located in the region Drôme in France.

Col des Guillens from Saint-Nazaire-le-Désert

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