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Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand

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Elevation profile Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand

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Difficulty points 197
Length 9.3 mi
Average gradient 3.2%
Steepest segment 9.3%
Total ascent 1591 ft

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#94 toughest climb of Puy-de-Dôme
#65 most elevation gain of Auvergne
#17 longest climb of Auvergne
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Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand is a climb in the region Puy-de-Dôme. It is 9.3 mi long and bridges 1591 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 197. The top of the ascent is located at 3156 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: Avenue du Mont-Dore, Avenue de Beaumont, Avenue Wilson, Avenue de la Libération, Avenue du Sancy, Route du Mont Dore & Route Départementale 2089

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:52:21
7 mph 01:19:32
9 mph 01:01:59
12 mph 00:46:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Ventouse can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Ventouse from Sauteryas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand. 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 Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand 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 Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand is not a problem.

Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand is 9.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand is 3.2%.

Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand is at 3156 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:52:21 to climb Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand. At 7 mph the time is 01:19:32, and at 9 mph 01:01:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:46:34 is an achievable time.

Col de la Ventouse from Clermont Ferrand is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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