Col de la Sentinelle from Valserres

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Difficulty points	180
Length	3.5 mi
Average gradient	5.4%
Steepest segment	9.2%
Total ascent	994 ft

Difficulty points

180

Length

3.5 mi

Average gradient

5.4%

Steepest segment

9.2%

Total ascent

994 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

3 hairpin turns

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Nice, not very aggressive climb with beautiful scenery. To tell you the truth, I prefer the other side (from Gap).

Climbing times

5 mph	00:41:45
7 mph	00:29:33
9 mph	00:23:02
12 mph	00:17:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Sentinelle can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Sentinelle from Gap is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Sentinelle from Valserres.

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

Col de la Sentinelle from Valserres is 3.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Sentinelle from Valserres is 5.4%.

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

The summit of Col de la Sentinelle from Valserres is at 3215 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:41:45 to climb Col de la Sentinelle from Valserres. At 7 mph the time is 00:29:33, and at 9 mph 00:23:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:17:18 is an achievable time.

Col de la Sentinelle from Valserres is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.

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