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Summit Road from Le Bons Bay

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Elevation profile Summit Road from Le Bons Bay

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Difficulty points 627
Length 8.5 km
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest 100 metres 15.4%
Total ascent 619 m

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Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#35 toughest climb of Oceania
#42 most elevation gain of Oceania
#53 longest climb of Oceania
#73 average steepest climb of Oceania
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Summit Road from Le Bons Bay is a climb in the region South Island. It is 8.5 km long and bridges 619 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 627. The top of the ascent is located at 654 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Le Bons Bay Road & Summit Road

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:13:15
11 km/h 00:46:36
15 km/h 00:34:11
19 km/h 00:26:59

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summit Road can be cycled from 2 sides. Summit Road from Akaroa is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Summit Road from Le Bons Bay.

Summit Road from Le Bons Bay 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!

Summit Road from Le Bons Bay 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.

Summit Road from Le Bons Bay is 8.5 km long.

The average gradient of Summit Road from Le Bons Bay is 7.2%.

Summit Road from Le Bons Bay has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.4%.

The summit of Summit Road from Le Bons Bay is at 654 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:13:15 to climb Summit Road from Le Bons Bay. At 11 km/h the time is 00:46:36, and at 15 km/h 00:34:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:59 is an achievable time.

Summit Road from Le Bons Bay is located in the region South Island in New Zealand.

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