Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey

Col du Nivollet can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey. 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 Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey 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 Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey is not a problem.

Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey is 5.9 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey is 5.7%.

Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.8%.

The summit of Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey is at 605 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:50:31 to climb Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey. At 11 km/h the time is 00:32:08, and at 15 km/h 00:23:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:36 is an achievable time.

Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey is located in the region Ain in France.