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Signal de Bisanne from Queige

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Elevation profile Signal de Bisanne from Queige

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Difficulty points 1243
Length 17.3 km
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest 100 metres 11.7%
Total ascent 1366 m

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
14 hairpin turns
#27 toughest climb of France
#68 most elevation gain of France
#53 longest climb of Savoie
#91 average steepest climb of Savoie
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Signal de Bisanne from Queige is a climb in the region Annecy. It is 17.3 km long and bridges 1366 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1243. The top of the ascent is located at 1934 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: D925 & D123

4.0 by BartC
Rarely climbed from this side (<400 times on Strava as of date), but amazing to ride if you're in your element. Away from the busy roads, you ride a completely quiet small forest road, with steep gradients, only to suddenly arrive at the ski villages and lifts, and restaurant to get yourself a well deserved coffee. The descent via Hauteluca back to Beaufort over wide roads was really relaxt as well. An alternative is to start from Villard-sur-doron e.g. if you come from Beaufo... read more

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Rarely climbed from this side (<400 times on Strava as of date), but amazing to ride if you're in your element.
Away from the busy roads, you ride a completely quiet small forest road, with steep gradients, only to suddenly arrive at the ski villages and lifts, and restaurant to get yourself a well deserved coffee.
The descent via Hauteluca back to Beaufort over wide roads was really relaxt as well.

An alternative is to start from Villard-sur-doron e.g. if you come from Beaufort (after Cormet de Roselend or Col du Pré), you only need to go straigt in the village as the D123 turns right

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Climbing times

7 km/h 02:28:21
11 km/h 01:34:24
15 km/h 01:09:13
19 km/h 00:54:39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Signal de Bisanne from Queige 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!

Signal de Bisanne from Queige belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Signal de Bisanne from Queige is 17.3 km long.

The average gradient of Signal de Bisanne from Queige is 7.9%.

Signal de Bisanne from Queige has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.7%.

The summit of Signal de Bisanne from Queige is at 1934 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:28:21 to climb Signal de Bisanne from Queige. At 11 km/h the time is 01:34:24, and at 15 km/h 01:09:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:39 is an achievable time.

Signal de Bisanne from Queige is located in the region Savoie in France.

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