Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort

Difficulty points	1133
Length	15.3 km
Average gradient	8%
Steepest 100 metres	13.2%
Total ascent	1221 m

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HenkT

9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Quite a tough climb but doable. The last stretch is similar to the climb from Culoz and from there, there are slowly some views. The descent to Anglefort is unpleasant because of poor visibility and poor road surface.

StephOnABike

1 y 5.0 01:14:57 (12.3 km/h)

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A fine climb, long and steep, but not insurmountable. Two very pleasant rest sections.
It goes by in 36*24 with my arse on the saddle.
Not too many people for 8 May... the cool, uncertain weather may have something to do with it...
Don't expect an anthology descent (via Virieu-le-petit), the state of the road is too chaotic to let off the brakes...

WormDictateur ^premium

2 y 4.0

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Not the most beautiful of slopes, because from Anglefort to the junction with the Culoz road there's no panorama, most of it being undergrowth.
The rest, and especially the end, are well worth the diversions
Not the most beautiful, but far from the easiest. The 34x28 was the right size!

Cromagnon ^premium

3 y 5.0

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The first half of the climb is quite painful. Especially as I climbed in the fog and mist. So I won't talk about the landscape and the view at the top. I will come back to see what is to be seen. In any case, it's a pass to do, that's for sure.

peterfietser

3 y 5.0

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Tough climb but very rewarding. Left early. Almost at the top, the view unfolded. Green surroundings. The steep descent to Artemare is tricky. Better via the less steep route

peterfietser

3 y 4.0

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Heavy climb. After 10 km it flattens out and you can go to the top reasonably relaxed.
Descent on the other side to Artemare is dangerous. Better to go via Lochieu. Less steep descent.

jurgend

3 y 5.0

Nice climb, not to may cars/motorcycles. Overall the road is in good condition. Once at the top you've a nice view of the valley. As all the climbs here, you get signs next to the road with number of kilometers to go , and the average gradient for the next kilometer.

Bas

7 y

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Done on 17-09-2018 it was a hot sunny day, that made the climb tough especially because it was hard to find some cooling in the shade. The road is mostly N S v.v. Which means that at noon the sun is right above you! So here's my tip: On a hot day leave before 9 o'clock or around 1400 hours then you have nice shade of the trees. Greetings Bas

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:11:22
11 km/h	01:23:36
15 km/h	01:01:18
19 km/h	00:48:24

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Col du Grand Colombier can be cycled from 5 sides. Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Grand Colombier from Artemare via Selle de Fromentel, Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort, Col du Grand Colombier from Talissieu via Chavornay & Grand Colombier from Lochieu.

Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort 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 Grand Colombier from Anglefort belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort is 15.3 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort is 8%.

Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort is at 1498 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:11:22 to climb Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort. At 11 km/h the time is 01:23:36, and at 15 km/h 01:01:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:24 is an achievable time.

Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort is located in the region Ain in France.

Col du Grand Colombier from Anglefort

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