Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux

Col de l'Escrinet can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Escrinet from Privas.

You don't need special gearing for Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux. 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'Escrinet from Vesseaux 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 l'Escrinet from Vesseaux is not a problem.

Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux is 5.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux is 5.7%.

Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.8%.

The summit of Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux is at 2585 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:06:22 to climb Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:59, and at 9 mph 00:36:37. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:30 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Escrinet from Vesseaux is located in the region Ardèche in France.