Parc de Merlet from Les Houches

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Difficulty points	503
Length	5.3 km
Average gradient	9.3%
Steepest 100 metres	16.6%
Total ascent	489 m

Difficulty points

503

Length

5.3 km

Average gradient

9.3%

Steepest 100 metres

16.6%

Total ascent

489 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

7 hairpin turns

#76 toughest climb of Haute Savoie

#47 average steepest climb of Haute Savoie

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It's good and you can go further after Parc des merlet. At the end after like 15％. Descent very enjoyable

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Six hard miles. Firm average. Climb starts immediately over the water in Les Houches without mercy. Number of hairpins along the way. The last kilometer past the parking lots (Parc Merlet is a zoo on the mountain) is a long straight up that seems to last forever. The climb turns into an unpaved part for the enthusiasts. Every now and then a car (visitors park).

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:45:18
11 km/h	00:28:49
15 km/h	00:21:08
19 km/h	00:16:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Parc de Merlet from Les Houches 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!

Parc de Merlet from Les Houches 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!

Parc de Merlet from Les Houches is 5.3 km long.

The average gradient of Parc de Merlet from Les Houches is 9.3%.

Parc de Merlet from Les Houches has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.6%.

The summit of Parc de Merlet from Les Houches is at 1468 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:45:18 to climb Parc de Merlet from Les Houches. At 11 km/h the time is 00:28:49, and at 15 km/h 00:21:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:41 is an achievable time.

Parc de Merlet from Les Houches is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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