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Col de la Volpilière from Ardes

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Elevation profile Col de la Volpilière from Ardes

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Difficulty points 294
Length 10.3 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 9.1%
Total ascent 2060 ft

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3 hairpin turns
#38 toughest climb of Puy-de-Dôme
#21 most elevation gain of Auvergne
#91 longest climb of Massif Central
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Col de la Volpilière from Ardes is a climb in the region Puy-de-Dôme. It is 10.3 mi long and bridges 2060 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 294. The top of the ascent is located at 4026 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de la Vallée de Rentières & D 36

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:04:10
7 mph 01:27:54
9 mph 01:08:30
12 mph 00:51:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Volpilière can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de la Volpilière from Ardes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Volpilière from Jassy, Col de la Volpilière from Compains via La Motte & Col de la Volpilère from Saint-Germain.

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

Col de la Volpilière from Ardes is 10.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Volpilière from Ardes is 3.8%.

Col de la Volpilière from Ardes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Col de la Volpilière from Ardes is at 4026 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:04:10 to climb Col de la Volpilière from Ardes. At 7 mph the time is 01:27:54, and at 9 mph 01:08:30. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:28 is an achievable time.

Col de la Volpilière from Ardes is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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