Col Laval from Rouaine

Col Laval can be cycled from 2 sides. Col Laval from Rouaine is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col Laval from La Vigne.

You don't need special gearing for Col Laval from Rouaine. 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 Laval from Rouaine 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 Laval from Rouaine is not a problem.

Col Laval from Rouaine is 7.9 km long.

The average gradient of Col Laval from Rouaine is 3.9%.

Col Laval from Rouaine has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of Col Laval from Rouaine is at 1097 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:07:17 to climb Col Laval from Rouaine. At 11 km/h the time is 00:42:49, and at 15 km/h 00:31:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:47 is an achievable time.

Col Laval from Rouaine is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.