Col de la Faucille

Difficulty points	465
Length	6.7 mi
Average gradient	6.3%
Steepest segment	14.4%
Total ascent	2228 ft

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RidleyRoy ^premium

8 Mo 3.0

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I found the climb a bit disappointing at the top, fortunately with views of Lac Leman along the way. The climb is not too difficult either, runs nicely well.

jrudolph ^premium

9 Mo 3.0 00:44:30 (9 mph)

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Perfect road quality, but way too much traffic (also many heavy trucks). Would recommend to do quieter ascents in the area, and descend on Faucille instead.

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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Perfect surface and moderate gradient; too much traffic for my liking on the way up but ideal for the descent after climbing some of the steeper and less well-maintained passes in the area: Combe Blanche, Baudichonne...

Slushmeister ^premium

1 y 4.0 00:56:17 (7.1 mph)

Nice little climb!
We did it on our way down to La Marmotte

Krikette

2 y 3.0

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A must-do if you're touring this beautiful region.
The climb is fairly steady, with lovely views of Lake Geneva and the French Alps. There's a nice bistro at the top and a fine descent to Mijoux (the road is sometimes uneven with roadworks). Watch out for the traffic though

leveloconvivial

3 y 4.0 01:30:00 (4.5 mph)

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That year in 2016, the road was being rebuilt. An incredible amount of heavy traffic to feed the construction site.
Apart from that a nice climb.

jurgend

3 y 3.0

nice wide road in good condition. i encountered quite some traffic , cars and motorcycles though never dangerous road.
once at the top nice views.

peterfietser

4 y 3.0

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Nice climb, not steep and good to combine with a tour via other cols. At the top, you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee.

MariusH

4 y 3.0

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Not too busy, good asphalt and sometimes excellent views of Lake Geneva. You can then descend via the other side (also easy to do) towards a beautiful valley where you can go in different directions.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:20:46
7 mph	00:57:11
9 mph	00:44:34
12 mph	00:33:29

Road surface condition

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Traffic

8% 75% 17%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Faucille can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de la Faucille from Gex is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Faucille from Morez & Col de la Faucille from Mijoux.

Col de la Faucille 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 Faucille 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 Faucille is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Faucille is 6.3%.

Col de la Faucille has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.4%.

The summit of Col de la Faucille is at 4337 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:20:46 to climb Col de la Faucille. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:11, and at 9 mph 00:44:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:29 is an achievable time.

Col de la Faucille is located in the region Ain in France.

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Col de la Faucille

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