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Col de Jambaz

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Elevation profile Col de Jambaz

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Difficulty points 292
Length 9 mi
Average gradient 3.3%
Steepest segment 15%
Total ascent 1601 ft

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#18 longest climb of Haute Savoie
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Col de Jambaz is a climb in the region Haute Savoie. It is 9 mi long and bridges 1601 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 292. The top of the ascent is located at 3422 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: D226

4.0 by benjk74
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A very pleasant climb, with no particular difficulties. The route alternates between shady and sunnier sections and is of good quality. Well worth doing!... read more

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A very pleasant climb, with no particular difficulties. The route alternates between shady and sunnier sections and is of good quality. Well worth doing!

Une montée très sympa à faire, qui ne présente pas de difficultés particulières. On alterne partie ombragée et plus ensoleillée, la route est de bonne qualité. A faire !

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:49:09
7 mph 01:17:16
9 mph 01:00:13
12 mph 00:45:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Jambaz can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Jambaz from Mieussy is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Jambaz from Thonon-les-Bains & Col de Jambaz from Saint Jeoire.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Jambaz. 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 Jambaz 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 Jambaz is not a problem.

Col de Jambaz is 9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Jambaz is 3.3%.

Col de Jambaz has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Col de Jambaz is at 3422 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:49:09 to climb Col de Jambaz. At 7 mph the time is 01:17:16, and at 9 mph 01:00:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:14 is an achievable time.

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

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