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Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

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Elevation profile Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas

Statistics

Difficulty points 291
Length 11 mi
Average gradient 3%
Steepest segment 13.5%
Total ascent 1736 ft

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Beautiful scenery
9 hairpin turns
#69 toughest climb of Ardèche
#55 most elevation gain of Ardèche
#70 longest climb of Massif Central
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Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is a climb in the region Ardèche. It is 11 mi long and bridges 1736 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 291. The top of the ascent is located at 3304 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Rue de la Plaine, Rue Sauveyre, D 237 & D 215

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:13:02
7 mph 01:34:11
9 mph 01:13:23
12 mph 00:55:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Joux can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Joux from Le Cheylard is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Joux from Le Cheylard via Le Chambon & Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas. 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 Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas 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 Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is not a problem.

Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is 11 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is 3%.

Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is at 3304 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:13:02 to climb Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas. At 7 mph the time is 01:34:11, and at 9 mph 01:13:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:08 is an achievable time.

Col de Joux from Saint-Martin-de-Valamas is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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