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Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville

4.0
4 reviews | Elevation profile | 5 photos
This climb contains both pieces of bad road surface and gravel sections, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
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Elevation profile Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
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Difficulty points 706
Length 15 mi
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest segment 8.3%
Total ascent 3904 ft

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15 hairpin turns
Gravel
Bad road
#23 toughest climb of Annecy
#81 most elevation gain of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
#36 longest climb of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
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Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville is a climb in the region Annecy. It is 15 mi long and bridges 3904 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 706. The top of the ascent is located at 5226 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: D109

4.0 by laurentbl
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Nice route, very gradual but there is a caution, there is a Gravel section. I've also attached a photo. Then, as you leave the forest, you come to the road that climbs back up through Hauteville and Bange. Passable on a road bike, but unpleasant and with the risk of a puncture or torn tyre.... read more

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Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
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Reviews (4)

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I would recommend gravel tyres of 32 mm or wider if you want to attempt the unpaved part. It's hardly more than a goat trail and it's really no fun riding it. Why it's labeled the "Route Panoramique" is a mystery to me - you only get great views when you're about to turn back on the main road. However, overall this climb is worth it, especially the part after the restaurant La Lierre at 1,390 meters.

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laurentbl
1 y 4.0
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Nice route, very gradual but there is a caution, there is a Gravel section. I've also attached a photo. Then, as you leave the forest, you come to the road that climbs back up through Hauteville and Bange. Passable on a road bike, but unpleasant and with the risk of a puncture or torn tyre.

Beau tracé, très progressif mais il y a une attention, il y a une portion Gravel. Je joins aussi une photo. Ensuite, en sortant de la forêt, on retrouve la route qui remonte par Hauteville et Bange. Praticable en vélo de route mais désagréable et risque de crevaison ou déchirer un pneu.

Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
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sergenavetat
5 y 5.0 01:52:00 (8 mph)
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Carried out on 4 July 2020,
There is a quieter, harder and prettier alternative to the one shown here.
From Ugine, just next to the fire station, take the Rue du 11 novembre which joins the Route de Héry at a place called Le Château. You'll have to go through the barrier on foot and, if you need to, fill up with fresh water at the pool as it's not possible thereafter.
A little further on, head towards Bange, Hauteville (a small road on the left).
This slope is prettier in terms of scenery because it is less wooded, and the tarmac is just right at certain sections.
You will rejoin the original route described here above Hauteville.
Have a good trip and be careful

Effectué le 4 juillet 2020,
Il existe une alternative plus calme, plus dure et plus jolie que celle indiqué ici.
Au départ d’Ugine juste à côté de la caserne des Pompiers il faut prendre la Rue du 11 novembre qui permet de rejoindre la route de Héry au lieu dit le Château, il faudra passer la barrière à pied et si vous en avez besoin faire le plein d’eau fraîche au bassin car ce n’est plus possible ensuite.
Un peu plus loin prendre direction Bange, Hauteville ( une petite route sur la gauche )
Ce versant est plus joli niveau paysage car moins boisé, le bitume est juste correct suivant les portions.
Vous rejoindrez l’itinéraire initial décrit ici au-dessus de Hauteville.
Bonne route et soyez prudent

Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville
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Rogier
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Climbing times

5 mph 03:00:40
7 mph 02:07:54
9 mph 01:39:40
12 mph 01:14:53

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Arpettaz can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Mont Dessous, Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Le Stapey & Col de l'Arpettaz from La Foliette.

You don't need special gearing for Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville. 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'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville is 15 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville is 4.9%.

Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.3%.

The summit of Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville is at 5226 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:00:40 to climb Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville. At 7 mph the time is 02:07:54, and at 9 mph 01:39:40. For the fastest cyclists, 01:14:53 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Arpettaz from Ugine via Hauteville is located in the region Savoie in France.

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