Col de Bassachaux

Statistics

Difficulty points	588
Length	10.9 mi
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest segment	13.5%
Total ascent	2667 ft

Difficulty points

588

Length

10.9 mi

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest segment

13.5%

Total ascent

2667 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

#60 toughest climb of Haute Savoie

#29 most elevation gain of Haute Savoie

#6 longest climb of Haute Savoie

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Reviews (3)

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KarlB

11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Very nice climb, 6km average 9％ with last 500m almost flat. Beautiful new asphalt and hardly any cars seen

JPBrophy

2 y 4.0

This is a great climb and a little bit harder than the grade suggests
Road surface is a bit poor in places but the views at the top are great and it’s generally a quiet road for traffic. Well worth doing if you are in the area.

Globeskater1983

3 y 4.0

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Splendid but steep climb. At the top, a restaurant with a nice terrace for a delicious crepe and a coke.

Climbing times

5 mph	02:11:11
7 mph	01:32:52
9 mph	01:12:22
12 mph	00:54:22

Road surface condition

15% 69% 15%

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Traffic

92% 8% 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col de Bassachaux. 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.

Col de Bassachaux is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Bassachaux is 10.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Bassachaux is 4.6%.

Col de Bassachaux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Col de Bassachaux is at 5879 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:11:11 to climb Col de Bassachaux. At 7 mph the time is 01:32:52, and at 9 mph 01:12:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:22 is an achievable time.

Col de Bassachaux is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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