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Megève from Sallanches

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Elevation profile Megève from Sallanches

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Difficulty points 472
Length 8.8 km
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest 100 metres 16.3%
Total ascent 548 m

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4 hairpin turns
#89 toughest climb of Haute Savoie
#87 most elevation gain of Haute Savoie
#77 longest climb of Haute Savoie
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Megève from Sallanches is a climb in the region Haute Savoie. It is 8.8 km long and bridges 548 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 472. The top of the ascent is located at 1107 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Ancienne Route de Combloux, Route de Nant Cruy, Route du Médonnet, Route du Pelloux, Route des Chères, Route du Feug, Route d'Etraz, Route de Sallanches & Route Nationale

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Beautiful crossing from Sallanches to Megève with Mont Blanc as a continuous eye-catcher. ... read more

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Beautiful crossing from Sallanches to Megève with Mont Blanc as a continuous eye-catcher.

Mooie doorsteek van Sallanches naar Megève met de Mont Blanc als continue blikvanger.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:15:15
11 km/h 00:47:53
15 km/h 00:35:07
19 km/h 00:27:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Megève can be cycled from 2 sides. Megève from Sallanches is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Megève from Saint-Gervais.

Megève from Sallanches 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!

Megève from Sallanches is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Megève from Sallanches is 8.8 km long.

The average gradient of Megève from Sallanches is 6.2%.

Megève from Sallanches has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.3%.

The summit of Megève from Sallanches is at 1107 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:15:15 to climb Megève from Sallanches. At 11 km/h the time is 00:47:53, and at 15 km/h 00:35:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:43 is an achievable time.

Megève from Sallanches is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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