Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains

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Difficulty points	408
Length	7 km
Average gradient	6.8%
Steepest 100 metres	13.3%
Total ascent	477 m

Difficulty points

408

Length

7 km

Average gradient

6.8%

Steepest 100 metres

13.3%

Total ascent

477 m

Short recap

8 hairpin turns

#37 toughest climb of Cévennes

#65 most elevation gain of Cévennes

#57 average steepest climb of Cévennes

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Great climb, hard from the start but easier at the end.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:00:04
11 km/h	00:38:13
15 km/h	00:28:02
19 km/h	00:22:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Chap del Bosc can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Chap del Bosc from Col du pas du Loup via Col de la Croix de la Femme is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Chap del Bosc & Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains.

Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains 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 Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains 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 du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains is 7 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains is 6.8%.

Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains is at 1169 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:00:04 to climb Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains. At 11 km/h the time is 00:38:13, and at 15 km/h 00:28:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:08 is an achievable time.

Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains is located in the region Ardèche in France.

Col du Chap del Bosc from Saint Laurent les Bains

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