Col du Banchet from Le Niveau

Col du Banchet can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Banchet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Banchet from Le Niveau.

Col du Banchet from Le Niveau 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 du Banchet from Le Niveau 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 du Banchet from Le Niveau is not a problem.

Col du Banchet from Le Niveau is 4.9 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Banchet from Le Niveau is 6.8%.

Col du Banchet from Le Niveau has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.3%.

The summit of Col du Banchet from Le Niveau is at 592 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:42:04 to climb Col du Banchet from Le Niveau. At 11 km/h the time is 00:26:46, and at 15 km/h 00:19:37. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:29 is an achievable time.

Col du Banchet from Le Niveau is located in the region Savoie in France.