Col de Menée from Chaffaud

Statistics

Difficulty points	329
Length	8.1 mi
Average gradient	4.5%
Steepest segment	9.7%
Total ascent	1913 ft

Difficulty points

329

Length

8.1 mi

Average gradient

4.5%

Steepest segment

9.7%

Total ascent

1913 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

10 hairpin turns

#45 toughest climb of Vercors

#35 most elevation gain of Vercors

#58 longest climb of Isère

#80 average steepest climb of Vercors

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Easy climb, especially the lock. Occasional nice views, little traffic and fine road surface.

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A really nice climb. Moderate gradients allow for an easy tempo for chatting and admiring the views over the Alps. The road is very quiet with a decent surface.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:37:27
7 mph	01:08:59
9 mph	00:53:46
12 mph	00:40:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Menée can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Menée from Chaffaud is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Menée from Châtillon-en-Diois.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Menée from Chaffaud. 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 Menée from Chaffaud is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Menée from Chaffaud is 8.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Menée from Chaffaud is 4.5%.

Col de Menée from Chaffaud has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Col de Menée from Chaffaud is at 4626 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:37:27 to climb Col de Menée from Chaffaud. At 7 mph the time is 01:08:59, and at 9 mph 00:53:46. For the fastest cyclists, 00:40:23 is an achievable time.

Col de Menée from Chaffaud is located in the region Isère in France.

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