Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard

Statistics

Difficulty points	683
Length	12.9 km
Average gradient	6.8%
Steepest 100 metres	18%
Total ascent	882 m

Difficulty points

683

Length

12.9 km

Average gradient

6.8%

Steepest 100 metres

18%

Total ascent

882 m

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This is a much nicer (and steeper) variant of the climb to Risoul, a small road and a beautiful old village. Almost nobody knows and / or does this climb while it really is the best way to climb to Risoul. On the descent you can best do the classic climb.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:50:29
11 km/h	01:10:18
15 km/h	00:51:33
19 km/h	00:40:42

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Frequently Asked Questions

Risoul can be cycled from 3 sides. Risoul is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard & Risoul via Le Plan de Phazy.

Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard 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!

Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard 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.

Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard is 12.9 km long.

The average gradient of Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard is 6.8%.

Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18%.

The summit of Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard is at 1852 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:50:29 to climb Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard. At 11 km/h the time is 01:10:18, and at 15 km/h 00:51:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:42 is an achievable time.

Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.

Risoul from Guillestre via Gaudissard

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