Col de Chamont from Fréland

Statistics

Difficulty points	262
Length	2.1 mi
Average gradient	8.1%
Steepest segment	15.5%
Total ascent	889 ft

Difficulty points

262

Length

2.1 mi

Average gradient

8.1%

Steepest segment

15.5%

Total ascent

889 ft

Short recap

4 hairpin turns

#84 toughest climb of Upper Rhine

#98 most elevation gain of Upper Rhine

#89 average steepest climb of Vosges

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Nicer to climb than to descend - the road is narrow with plenty of farm traffic and bad visibility. The views compensate for the steepness though ;)

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When you turn onto the climb, you get hit with high gradients which come back a few times in the climb.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:25:12
7 mph	00:17:51
9 mph	00:13:54
12 mph	00:10:27

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Chamont can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Chamont from Lapoutroie is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Chamont from Fréland.

Col de Chamont from Fréland 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 Chamont from Fréland 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, Col de Chamont from Fréland is not a problem.

Col de Chamont from Fréland is 2.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Chamont from Fréland is 8.1%.

Col de Chamont from Fréland has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Col de Chamont from Fréland is at 2238 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:25:12 to climb Col de Chamont from Fréland. At 7 mph the time is 00:17:51, and at 9 mph 00:13:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:10:27 is an achievable time.

Col de Chamont from Fréland is located in the region Upper Rhine in France.

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