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Col d'Albanne via D81

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Col d'Albanne via D81
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Col d'Albanne via D81
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Elevation profile Col d'Albanne via D81

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Difficulty points 762
Length 7.6 mi
Average gradient 7.8%
Steepest segment 10.3%
Total ascent 3130 ft

Short recap

17 hairpin turns
#28 toughest climb of La Maurienne
#92 most elevation gain of Savoie
#29 longest climb of La Maurienne
#30 average steepest climb of La Maurienne
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Col d'Albanne via D81 is a climb in the region La Maurienne. It is 7.6 mi long and bridges 3130 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 762. The top of the ascent is located at 5423 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Rue des Sauges, Rue du Pontet, Route de Pré Curtil & D81

4.0 by GB44
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The road is wide open and there are no problems. It's a very nice climb with very little traffic, there are some great viewpoints and the gradients are accessible.... read more

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The road is wide open and there are no problems. It's a very nice climb with very little traffic, there are some great viewpoints and the gradients are accessible.

La route est bien ouverte aucun problème, très belle montée avec très peu de circulation, il y a de beaux points de vue, et les pourcentages sont accessibles.

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3 y 3.0

For some reason, this page states the D81 is closed - it is not. I didn't take any chances and took the alternative via Les Karelis, but I descended without problem over the D81 back into the valley.

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3 y 3.0 00:57:06 (8 mph)
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We rode up this climb on the first day of our cycling holiday in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
The climb has some tough parts. Once after the exit D81 (after the village of Montricher-Albanne) the road goes through the forest, where the tarmac gets a bit rougher, but not really disturbing. For the descent, we chose to descend via Les Karellis (D81B). Because you drive up the climb via the D81 and descend partly via the D81B, you still have the feeling that you have made a "loop".

Deze klim opgereden tijdens de eerste dag van onze fietsvakantie in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
De klim kent enkele pittige stukken. Eénmaal na de afslag D81 (na het dorpje Montricher-Albanne) verloopt de weg door het bos, waar het asfalt wel iets ruwer wordt, maar niet echt storend. Voor de afdaling hebben we wel gekozen om via Les Karellis (D81B) af te dalen. Doordat je de klim oprijdt via de D81 en afdaalt deels via de D81B heb je toch nog het gevoel dat je een "lus" gemaakt hebt.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:31:52
7 mph 01:05:02
9 mph 00:50:41
12 mph 00:38:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d'Albanne can be cycled from 2 sides. Col d'Albanne via Les Karellis is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d'Albanne via D81.

Col d'Albanne via D81 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!

Col d'Albanne via D81 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.

Col d'Albanne via D81 is 7.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d'Albanne via D81 is 7.8%.

Col d'Albanne via D81 has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Col d'Albanne via D81 is at 5423 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:31:52 to climb Col d'Albanne via D81. At 7 mph the time is 01:05:02, and at 9 mph 00:50:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:38:05 is an achievable time.

Col d'Albanne via D81 is located in the region Savoie in France.

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