Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois

Col de la Sambine can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Sambine from Poteau.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois. 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 Sambine from Longchaumois 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 Sambine from Longchaumois is not a problem.

Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois is 5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois is 4.7%.

Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois is at 4180 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:00:49 to climb Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:04, and at 9 mph 00:33:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:12 is an achievable time.

Col de la Sambine from Longchaumois is located in the region Jura in France.