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Chemin des Gruches

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Statistics

Difficulty points 68
Length 0.4 mi
Average gradient 9.8%
Steepest segment 15.1%
Total ascent 180 ft

Short recap

1 hairpin turn
#33 toughest climb of Pays de la Loire
#29 most elevation gain of Maine-et-Loire
#42 longest climb of Maine-et-Loire
#14 average steepest climb of Pays de la Loire
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Chemin des Gruches is a climb in the region Maine-et-Loire. It is 0.4 mi long and bridges 180 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 68. The top of the ascent is located at 292 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Descente du Gaillardin & Chemin des Gruches

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I did it at night, but I'd like to do it again during the day, this lovely climb through the tufa rock. The gradient is fair, and the climb is charming as you wind your way through the vineyards, like many of the côtes de coin in the Saumur region. Definitely worth doing!... read more

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I did it at night, but I'd like to do it again during the day, this lovely climb through the tufa rock.
The gradient is fair, and the climb is charming as you wind your way through the vineyards, like many of the côtes de coin in the Saumur region.
Definitely worth doing!

Réalisée de nuit, j’aimerais la refaire de jour, cette jolie ascension au milieu du tuffeau.
Le pourcentage est honnête, et la montée est charmante dans ce petit lacet qui mène aux vignes, comme beaucoup de côtes de coin du Saumurois.
À faire, oui !

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Saumur offers some very interesting climbs. They are short but intense.
This is one of the best. No traffic. The little path is in average condition. It weaves its way between the very elegant tufa stone walls and climbs the hillsides. Up here, the vines surround the houses.
Yes, these little hills are well worth the diversions.

Saumur propose quelques ascensions bien intéressantes. Elles sont courtes mais intenses.
Celle-ci est l’une des plus attrayantes.
Pas de circulation automobile. Le petit chemin est dans un état assez moyen. Il se faufile entre les élégants murets de tuffeau très et grimpe sur les coteaux. Là haut, les maisons semblent posées dans les vignes.
Oui, ces petites côtes valent le détour.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:04:13
7 mph 00:02:59
9 mph 00:02:20
12 mph 00:01:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Chemin des Gruches can be cycled from 4 sides. Côte de Beaulieu is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Chemin de Bonnenquere, Chemin des Gruches & Rue de la Croix Blanche.

You don't need special gearing for Chemin des Gruches. 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.

Chemin des Gruches falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Chemin des Gruches is 0.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Chemin des Gruches is 9.8%.

Chemin des Gruches has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.1%.

The summit of Chemin des Gruches is at 292 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:04:13 to climb Chemin des Gruches. At 7 mph the time is 00:02:59, and at 9 mph 00:02:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:01:45 is an achievable time.

Chemin des Gruches is located in the region Maine-et-Loire in France.

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