Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes

Col de la Casse Froide can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Casse Froide from Saint-Didier-sur-Beaujeu is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Casse Froide from Marchampt, Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes & Col de la Casse Froide from Lamure sur Azergues.

Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes 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 Casse Froide from Varennes 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 la Casse Froide from Varennes is not a problem.

Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes is 3.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes is 6%.

Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

The summit of Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes is at 2428 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:46:36 to climb Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes. At 7 mph the time is 00:32:59, and at 9 mph 00:25:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:19 is an achievable time.

Col de la Casse Froide from Varennes is located in the region Beaujolais in France.