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Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex

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Elevation profile Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex

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Difficulty points 969
Length 9.5 mi
Average gradient 7.3%
Steepest segment 15.9%
Total ascent 3652 ft

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Beautiful scenery
15 hairpin turns
#81 toughest climb of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
#99 most elevation gain of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
#13 longest climb of Haute Savoie
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Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex is a climb in the region Haute Savoie. It is 9.5 mi long and bridges 3652 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 969. The top of the ascent is located at 5161 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Bonneville & Route de Morsullaz

4.0 by savoraph
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The climb is steady and not too difficult, with very little traffic. At the top, the view of the rocky peaks is incredible.... read more

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The climb is steady and not too difficult, with very little traffic. At the top, the view of the rocky peaks is incredible.

Montée régulière et pas trop difficile avec très peu de circulation. Au sommet, la vue sur les pics rocheux est incroyable.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:54:16
7 mph 01:20:54
9 mph 01:03:02
12 mph 00:47:22

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Col de Cenise - Les Frachets can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Marnaz & Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet.

Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex 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 de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex is 9.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex is 7.3%.

Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.9%.

The summit of Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex is at 5161 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:54:16 to climb Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex. At 7 mph the time is 01:20:54, and at 9 mph 01:03:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:22 is an achievable time.

Col de Cenise - Les Frachets from Thuet Mont Saxonnex is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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