Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent

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Difficulty points	186
Length	5.5 km
Average gradient	5.5%
Steepest 100 metres	9%
Total ascent	305 m

Difficulty points

186

Length

5.5 km

Average gradient

5.5%

Steepest 100 metres

Total ascent

305 m

Short recap

5 hairpin turns

#79 toughest climb of Haute-Loire

#62 most elevation gain of Haute-Loire

#55 longest climb of Haute-Loire

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Short but fairly steep climb. The first part is shady under the trees, but the last part is completely open and quite horrendous in hot weather. Road very little used and in good condition.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:47:19
11 km/h	00:30:07
15 km/h	00:22:05
19 km/h	00:17:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sucha Pointu can be cycled from 2 sides. Chassaleuil from Blanzac is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent.

You don't need special gearing for Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent. 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.

Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent is not a problem.

Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent is 5.5 km long.

The average gradient of Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent is 5.5%.

Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent is at 886 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:47:19 to climb Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent. At 11 km/h the time is 00:30:07, and at 15 km/h 00:22:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:26 is an achievable time.

Sucha Pointu from Saint Vincent is located in the region Haute-Loire in France.

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