Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac

Col de l'Ardéchoise can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Ardéchoise from Saint Martial & Col de l'Ardéchoise from Arcens via Soutron.

You don't need special gearing for Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac. 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 l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac 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 l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac is 5.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac is 5.5%.

Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac is at 3888 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:07:07 to climb Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:31, and at 9 mph 00:37:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:49 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Ardéchoise from Chaneac is located in the region Ardèche in France.