Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien

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

You don't need special gearing for Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien. 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 Marchand from Saint Félicien 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 Marchand from Saint Félicien is not a problem.

Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien is 8.3 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien is 4.4%.

Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.8%.

The summit of Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien is at 904 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:10:56 to climb Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien. At 11 km/h the time is 00:45:08, and at 15 km/h 00:33:06. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:08 is an achievable time.

Col du Marchand from Saint Félicien is located in the region Ardèche in France.