Col de la Loze via La Tania

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Difficulty points	1340
Length	15.2 mi
Average gradient	6.4%
Steepest segment	19.9%
Total ascent	5115 ft

Difficulty points

1340

Length

15.2 mi

Average gradient

6.4%

Steepest segment

19.9%

Total ascent

5115 ft

Short recap

31 hairpin turns

#13 toughest climb of France

#20 most elevation gain of France

#99 longest climb of France

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This side was climbed in the 2023 Tour. Crossing via La Tania is a nice way to go.

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You have several options to cycle the la loze this one will be less known.
Towards courchevel the ％ are quite regular once you cycle towards meribel/la tania it becomes irregular, bits of descending then climbing again which makes it difficult.
Once you get to meribel it is again regular uphill until you get to the artificial part, then it gets tough until the top!

Climbing times

5 mph	03:02:51
7 mph	02:09:27
9 mph	01:40:53
12 mph	01:15:47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Loze can be cycled from 5 sides. Col de la Loze from Brides les Bains is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Loze from Méribel, Col de la Loze via Courchevel, Col de la Loze via La Tania & Col de la Loze from Brides les Bains via Courchevel.

Col de la Loze via La Tania 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 Loze via La Tania belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col de la Loze via La Tania is 15.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Loze via La Tania is 6.4%.

Col de la Loze via La Tania has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 19.9%.

The summit of Col de la Loze via La Tania is at 7562 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:02:51 to climb Col de la Loze via La Tania. At 7 mph the time is 02:09:27, and at 9 mph 01:40:53. For the fastest cyclists, 01:15:47 is an achievable time.

Col de la Loze via La Tania is located in the region Savoie in France.

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