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La Chalp from Embrun

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10 reviews | Elevation profile | 21 photos
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Difficulty points 701
Length 12.6 km
Average gradient 7%
Steepest 100 metres 11.9%
Total ascent 878 m

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Beautiful scenery
#55 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#66 most elevation gain of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#19 longest climb of Hautes Alpes
#88 average steepest climb of Hautes Alpes
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La Chalp from Embrun is a climb in the region Serre Ponçon. It is 12.6 km long and bridges 878 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 701. The top of the ascent is located at 1666 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 10 reviews of this climb and uploaded 21 photos.

Road name: D39

5.0 by MHippo
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This is only the beginning. With an ATB or other off-road bike, you can get all the way to the Col de Parpaillon. Just keep in mind that the last 9 unpaved kilometers are incredibly tough. The gradient is rarely less than 9-10%, and it does require some off-road experience. But it is an unimaginable experience to do. Descend carefully! Pay attention to the sheep herds, and especially to the accompanying patous. These are huge dogs that protect the herds. Outside the summer season these herds ... read more

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Reviews (10)

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aaabbb
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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It's clearly worth the effort to climb to the parpallion behind. Without that, it's still nice, but you shouldn't stop there for so little!

Ça vaut clairement le coup pour monter au parpallion derrière. Sans ça c’est quand même sympa mais il ne faut pas s’y arrêter à si peu !

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Cromagnon
2 y 4.0
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I'm not overly excited about this climb. The road is good. The gradients are never formidable. I got a bit bored. But, with 2 km to go, it suddenly becomes magnificent. Magnificent.
So, yes, definitely worth doing.
Unfortunately, the damned Parpaillon was closed.

Cette ascension ne m’a pas excité outre mesure. La route est bonne. Les pourcentages ne sont jamais redoutables. Je me suis un peu ennuyé. Mais, à 2 km de l’arrivée, ça devient subitement magnifique. Grandiose.
Donc, oui, clairement à faire.
Hélas, ce satané Parpaillon était fermé.

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Rogier
2 y 5.0
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The most beautiful way to climb to la chalp. Especially the first steep part there is beautiful, quiet and with great views. Highly recommended

De mooiste manier om naar la chalp te klimmen. Vooral het eerste steile deel is er mooi, rustig en met een geweldig uitzicht. Een absolute aanrader

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tommooibroek
2 y 4.0
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Lovely climb, very quiet with nice views. Lovely descent, pity to be down again in no time.

Heerlijke klim, erg rustig met mooie uitzichten. Heerlijke afdaling, jammer dat je zo weer beneden bent.

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HGU_GB
2 y 5.0
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Beautiful climb, sometimes shady with lots of hairpin turns. Starting from Crots, the climb begins the winding, gradually rising % with the occasional resting plateau.
Worth a look at the top, beautiful views

Mooie klim, soms schaduwen met veel haarspeldbochten. Gestart vanuit Crots begint de klim de kronkelen, geleidelijk stijgt het % met af en toe een rust plateau.
De moeite waard om eens boven te kijken, mooie vergezichten

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achatelet
4 y 4.0
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A good little pass with a beautiful landscape and some steep climbs that still sting the legs. It's a nice representation of the Alps: to be done with the family or as a bike tour for example!

Un bon petit col avec un beau paysage et des pourcentages qui piquent quand même les jambes. On a une belle représentation des Alpes : à faire en famille ou cyclotourisme par exemple !

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Pino
5 y 4.0
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Beautiful climb from mild climate to Alpine area. Quiet road with beautiful views. The "montée du Parpaillon" where signs point out goes up to 1860 meters, where the asphalt ends. The unpaved road to the Col du Parpaillon (the tunnel) is then 8 km long. The condition of the road varies with the climate. In the melting snow of October, it was very muddy (according to friends who went 5 km on the unpaved road). Follow the road to La Chalp, not to Crevoux. Water at the cemetery just before La Chalp.
Lovely smooth descent over good road surface.

Mooie klim van mild klimaat naar Alpien gebied. Rustige weg met schitterende uitzichten. De “montée du Parpaillon” waar bordjes op wijzen gaat tot 1860 meter hoog, waar het asfalt ophoudt. De onverharde weg naar de Col du Parpaillon (de tunnel) is dan nog 8 km lang. Staat van het wegdek wisselt ook met het klimaat. In de smeltende sneeuw van oktober was het erg modderig (volgens vrienden die 5 km het onverharde zijn doorgegaan). Weg volgen naar La Chalp, niet naar Crevoux. Water bij het kerkhof net voor La Chalp.
Heerlijke vloeiende afdaling over goed wegdek.

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MHippo
5 y 5.0 03:45:00 (3.4 km/h)
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This is only the beginning. With an ATB or other off-road bike, you can get all the way to the Col de Parpaillon. Just keep in mind that the last 9 unpaved kilometers are incredibly tough. The gradient is rarely less than 9-10%, and it does require some off-road experience. But it is an unimaginable experience to do. Descend carefully!
Pay attention to the sheep herds, and especially to the accompanying patous. These are huge dogs that protect the herds. Outside the summer season these herds walk freely in the mountains. If you encounter one (or in my case three), get off the bike and walk past without looking at the dog(s).

Dit is nog maar het begin. Met een ATB of andere off-road fiets kun je helemaal tot aan de Col de Parpaillon komen. Houd er wel rekening mee dat de laatste 9 ongeasfalteerde kilometers ongelofelijk zwaar zijn. De helling is zelden minder dan 9-10%, en het vergt wel wat off-road ervaring. Maar het is wel een onvoorstelbare ervaring om te doen. Voorzichtig afdalen!
Let ook op de schapenkuddes, en dan vooral op de daarbij horende patous. Dat zijn enorme honden die de kuddes beschermen. Buiten het zomerseizoen lopen die kuddes vrij rond in de bergen. Als je er een tegenkomt (of in mijn geval drie tegelijk), stap dan af en loop er rustig voorbij, zonder de hond(en) aan te kijken.

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EJ Slob
6 y
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You can at exit Crevoux better continue cycling and through La Chalp to the end of the paved road. Then eat or drink at Petite Fringale!

Je kunt bij afslag Crevoux beter doorfietsen en via La Chalp tot aan het einde van de verharde weg. Daarna wat eten of drinken bij Petite Fringale!

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Eric
10 y
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A nice climb. The road to the foot is nice and varied along the Balcons de Durance. To Crevoux is quite straightforward. After Crevoux you can continue to Col de Parpaillon, and that is fun. Narrowing roads and a beautiful landscape. Unfortunately you can't go all the way to the col, because the tarmac hasn't been extended, but it is worth the effort.

Een aardige klim. De weg tot aan de voet is leuk en afwisselend langs de Balcons de Durance. Naar Crevoux toe is vrij straightforward. Na Crevoux kun je echter door naar Col de Parpaillon, en dat is leuk. Steeds smaller wordende weggetjes en een mooi landschap. Jammer genoeg kun je niet geheel door naar de col, omdat het asfalt niet is doorgetrokken, maar het is de effort wel waard.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:47:47
11 km/h 01:08:35
15 km/h 00:50:18
19 km/h 00:39:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Chalp can be cycled from 2 sides. La Chalp from Saint André d'Embrun is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Chalp from Embrun.

La Chalp from Embrun 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!

La Chalp from Embrun is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

La Chalp from Embrun is 12.6 km long.

The average gradient of La Chalp from Embrun is 7%.

La Chalp from Embrun has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of La Chalp from Embrun is at 1666 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:47:47 to climb La Chalp from Embrun. At 11 km/h the time is 01:08:35, and at 15 km/h 00:50:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:42 is an achievable time.

La Chalp from Embrun is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.

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