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Col du Faux

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Difficulty points 244
Length 10.4 km
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest 100 metres 8.8%
Total ascent 481 m
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Col du Faux is a climb in the region Ardèche. It is 10.4 km long and bridges 481 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 244. The top of the ascent is located at 1021 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D532

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:28:50
11 km/h 00:56:32
15 km/h 00:41:27
19 km/h 00:32:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Faux can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Faux from Saint Félicien is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Faux from Lamastre.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Faux. 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 du Faux 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 Faux is not a problem.

Col du Faux is 10.4 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Faux is 4.6%.

Col du Faux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of Col du Faux is at 1021 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:28:50 to climb Col du Faux. At 11 km/h the time is 00:56:32, and at 15 km/h 00:41:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:43 is an achievable time.

Col du Faux is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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