Col Saint Jean from Laborel

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Difficulty points	230
Length	5.3 km
Average gradient	6.2%
Steepest 100 metres	10.7%
Total ascent	333 m

Difficulty points

230

Length

5.3 km

Average gradient

6.2%

Steepest 100 metres

10.7%

Total ascent

333 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

2 hairpin turns

#97 toughest climb of Drôme

#88 most elevation gain of Drôme

#89 average steepest climb of Drôme

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SansLesRoulettes84

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Climbed just after the Col de Perty, the Col de St-Jean is short but intense 🤣 Magnificent. Lavender fields and forest

ruz

4 y 2.0

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I did this climb from a tour from Montbrun-les-Bains first Col de Macuegne, via Sederon to Col de Perty and via Col st Jean back. It is a nice climb for in between in a route.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:45:44
11 km/h	00:29:06
15 km/h	00:21:20
19 km/h	00:16:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col Saint Jean can be cycled from 2 sides. Col Saint Jean via Eygalayes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col Saint Jean from Laborel.

Col Saint Jean from Laborel 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 Saint Jean from Laborel 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 Saint Jean from Laborel is not a problem.

Col Saint Jean from Laborel is 5.3 km long.

The average gradient of Col Saint Jean from Laborel is 6.2%.

Col Saint Jean from Laborel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Col Saint Jean from Laborel is at 1156 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:45:44 to climb Col Saint Jean from Laborel. At 11 km/h the time is 00:29:06, and at 15 km/h 00:21:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:51 is an achievable time.

Col Saint Jean from Laborel is located in the region Drôme in France.

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