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Col de la Biche from Artemare

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Elevation profile Col de la Biche from Artemare

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Difficulty points 844
Length 10.5 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 15.3%
Total ascent 3445 ft

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5 hairpin turns
#20 toughest climb of Jura
#10 most elevation gain of Jura
#21 longest climb of Jura
#90 average steepest climb of Ain
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Col de la Biche from Artemare is a climb in the region Ain. It is 10.5 mi long and bridges 3445 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 844. The top of the ascent is located at 4298 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: D308, D30 & D123

4.0 by Renep
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
I dropped these. Very nice. That middle section at 12% is pretty bad road surface, narrow and lots of dirt. If you descend better take that wider loop via Brénaz to Lochieu.... read more

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I dropped these. Very nice. That middle section at 12% is pretty bad road surface, narrow and lots of dirt. If you descend better take that wider loop via Brénaz to Lochieu.

Ik heb deze gedaald. Erg mooi. Dat middenstuk met 12% is vrij slecht wegdek, smal en veel vuil. Als je daalt beter die wat ruimere lus via Brénaz naar Lochieu nemen.

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Nothing special to tell about the first 7 kilometers. A bit more than a false flat uphill and nothing special. After the flat part (where you can refill your water at a church) the real hard work starts. It goes up approx. 3km with 11％ average (parts of 13％) and it doesn't level off anywhere. So make sure you have saved energy for that. Heavy end piece, my travel companion and I jokingly called the climb the Col de la B*tch. The sign of the col is meaningless hidden in a small piece of forest, no sightseeing or facilities. It is also not the highest point (or the "end" climb), after the sign you have a short descent followed by a wall of 12％ after which you are at the top. You can find this construction in the description from the other side on this site.

Over de eerste 7 kilometers eigenlijk niks bijzonders te vertellen. Iets meer dan vals plat omhoog en weinig bijzonderheden. Na het vlakke stuk (waar je overigens je water kan hervullen bij een kerkje) begint het echte zware werk. Het gaat ca 3km met 11％ gemiddeld (stukken van 13％) en het vlakt nergens af. Dus zorg dat je daar energie voor hebt gespaard. Zware eind stuk, mijn reisgenoot en ik noemde de klim al gekscherend de Col de la B*tch. Het bordje van de col zit nietszeggend verstopt in een klein stukje bos, geen sightseeing of faciliteiten. Tevens is het ook niet het hoogste punt (wel "einde" klim), na het bordje heb je een korte afdaling gevolgd door een muurtje van 12％ waarna je wél op de top bent. Deze constructie vind je bij de beschrijving vanaf de andere kant op deze site.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:06:22
7 mph 01:29:27
9 mph 01:09:43
12 mph 00:52:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Biche can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Biche from Gignez is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Biche from Artemare.

Col de la Biche from Artemare is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col de la Biche from Artemare 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 la Biche from Artemare is 10.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Biche from Artemare is 6.2%.

Col de la Biche from Artemare has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.3%.

The summit of Col de la Biche from Artemare is at 4298 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:06:22 to climb Col de la Biche from Artemare. At 7 mph the time is 01:29:27, and at 9 mph 01:09:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:22 is an achievable time.

Col de la Biche from Artemare is located in the region Ain in France.

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