Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche

Col de Meselier / Châtelus can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Pont-en-Royans.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche. 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 Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche 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 Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche is not a problem.

Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche is 3.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche is 5.6%.

Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche is at 1772 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:38:43 to climb Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:24, and at 9 mph 00:21:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:03 is an achievable time.

Col de Meselier / Châtelus from Choranche is located in the region Isère in France.