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Col de la Chavade from Barnas

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Elevation profile Col de la Chavade from Barnas

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Difficulty points 501
Length 9.9 mi
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest segment 10.1%
Total ascent 2654 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#55 toughest climb of Massif Central
#42 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#26 longest climb of Ardèche
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Col de la Chavade from Barnas is a climb in the region Ardèche. It is 9.9 mi long and bridges 2654 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 501. The top of the ascent is located at 4154 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: N 102 & Route de Lamothe

1.0 by NicodeBree
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The climb is not tough and fairly even. The heat can make this climb harder. In my case, it was 37°C. The road surface is excellent. Unfortunately, it is an N road and is very crowded. This makes it a climb best skipped.... read more

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The climb is not tough and fairly even. The heat can make this climb harder. In my case, it was 37°C. The road surface is excellent. Unfortunately, it is an N road and is very crowded. This makes it a climb best skipped.

De klim is niet zwaar en redelijk gelijkmatig. De warmte kan deze klim zwaarder maken. Bij mij was het 37°C. Het wegdek is uitstekend. Helaas is het een N-weg en is het er zeer druk. Dit maakt het een klim die je beter kan overslaan.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:59:12
7 mph 01:24:23
9 mph 01:05:46
12 mph 00:49:24

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Chavade can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Chavade from Barnas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Chavade from Lanarce.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Chavade from Barnas. 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 la Chavade from Barnas 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 la Chavade from Barnas is 9.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Chavade from Barnas is 5.1%.

Col de la Chavade from Barnas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Col de la Chavade from Barnas is at 4154 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:59:12 to climb Col de la Chavade from Barnas. At 7 mph the time is 01:24:23, and at 9 mph 01:05:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:24 is an achievable time.

Col de la Chavade from Barnas is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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