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Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon

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Elevation profile Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon

Statistics

Difficulty points 217
Length 5.3 mi
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest segment 7.9%
Total ascent 1375 ft

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7 hairpin turns
#89 toughest climb of Monts du Forez
#53 most elevation gain of Monts du Forez
#61 longest climb of Monts du Forez
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Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon is a climb in the region Loire. It is 5.3 mi long and bridges 1375 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 217. The top of the ascent is located at 2628 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: D51

3.0 by Grim
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Of the two roads leading to Arcon, this one is much smoother, which is why I prefer the other side. Very little road traffic too.... read more

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Of the two roads leading to Arcon, this one is much smoother, which is why I prefer the other side.
Very little road traffic too.

Des deux voies qui mènent à Arcon , celle-là est beaucoup plus régulière et c'est pourquoi je préfère l'autre côté.
très peu de trafic routier également.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:03:40
7 mph 00:45:05
9 mph 00:35:08
12 mph 00:26:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arcon can be cycled from 2 sides. Arcon from Saint Alban les Eaux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon.

You don't need special gearing for Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon. 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.

Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon 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, Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon is not a problem.

Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon is 5.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon is 4.9%.

Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.9%.

The summit of Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon is at 2628 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:40 to climb Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon. At 7 mph the time is 00:45:05, and at 9 mph 00:35:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:23 is an achievable time.

Arcon from Saint-André-d'Apchon is located in the region Loire in France.

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