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Col de la Fromagère

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Elevation profile Col de la Fromagère

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Difficulty points 343
Length 4.5 mi
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest segment 13.5%
Total ascent 1512 ft

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Beautiful scenery
#39 toughest climb of Drôme
#50 most elevation gain of Drôme
#77 longest climb of Drôme
#81 average steepest climb of Drôme
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Col de la Fromagère is a climb in the region Drôme. It is 4.5 mi long and bridges 1512 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 343. The top of the ascent is located at 3524 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: D338

5.0 by SimNono
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Passage through magnificent gorges as you reach Pommerol, then a few steep kilometers to the summit.... read more

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Passage through magnificent gorges as you reach Pommerol, then a few steep kilometers to the summit.

Passage dans des magnifiques gorges en arrivant à pommerol, ensuite il reste quelques kilomètres un peu raide jusqu'au sommet

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:54:20
7 mph 00:38:28
9 mph 00:29:58
12 mph 00:22:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Fromagère can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Fromagère from La Charce is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Fromagère / Col de Pommerol from Rosans.

Col de la Fromagère 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 Fromagère 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 Fromagère is 4.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Fromagère is 6.4%.

Col de la Fromagère has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.5%.

The summit of Col de la Fromagère is at 3524 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:54:20 to climb Col de la Fromagère. At 7 mph the time is 00:38:28, and at 9 mph 00:29:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:31 is an achievable time.

Col de la Fromagère is located in the region Drôme in France.

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