Col du Joncin from Chamelet

Statistics

Difficulty points	296
Length	6.2 km
Average gradient	6.3%
Steepest 100 metres	11.5%
Total ascent	389 m

Difficulty points

296

Length

6.2 km

Average gradient

6.3%

Steepest 100 metres

11.5%

Total ascent

389 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#14 toughest climb of Rhône

#29 most elevation gain of Rhône

#82 longest climb of Rhône

#76 average steepest climb of Rhône

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2 y 3.0 00:34:40 (10.7 km/h)

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Super pleasant route. Passage through the top of Chamelet super nice. I recommend

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:53:00
11 km/h	00:33:43
15 km/h	00:24:44
19 km/h	00:19:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Joncin can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Joncin from Chamelet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Joncin from Létra & Col du Joncin from Chambost Allieres.

Col du Joncin from Chamelet 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 Joncin from Chamelet 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 Joncin from Chamelet is not a problem.

Col du Joncin from Chamelet is 6.2 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Joncin from Chamelet is 6.3%.

Col du Joncin from Chamelet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Col du Joncin from Chamelet is at 698 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:53:00 to climb Col du Joncin from Chamelet. At 11 km/h the time is 00:33:43, and at 15 km/h 00:24:44. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:31 is an achievable time.

Col du Joncin from Chamelet is located in the region Beaujolais in France.

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