Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise

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Difficulty points	416
Length	12.1 km
Average gradient	5%
Steepest 100 metres	10.8%
Total ascent	600 m

Difficulty points

416

Length

12.1 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

10.8%

Total ascent

600 m

Short recap

7 hairpin turns

#73 most elevation gain of Haute Savoie

#37 longest climb of Haute Savoie

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Very nice climb. The initial climb by Mont Sion gets the leg a bit hot. Then, the "Col des pitons" is quite pleasant. Awesome views on the alps.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:43:19
11 km/h	01:05:44
15 km/h	00:48:12
19 km/h	00:38:03

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons can be cycled from 6 sides. Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Collonges-sous-Salève via Col de la Croisette is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Cruseilles, Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from La Muraz via Col de la Croisette, Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Annemasse via Monnetier, Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise & Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Malbuisson via Saint Blaise.

You don't need special gearing for Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise. 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.

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise 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!

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is 12.1 km long.

The average gradient of Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is 5%.

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is at 1341 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:43:19 to climb Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise. At 11 km/h the time is 01:05:44, and at 15 km/h 00:48:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:03 is an achievable time.

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise

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