Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes

Col de Navois can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Navois from Mancey is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes & Col de Navois from Château Ruffey via Ragny Montceaux.

Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes 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 Navois from Bois des Fautes is not a problem.

Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes is 2.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes is 6.3%.

Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.8%.

The summit of Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes is at 1457 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:27:31 to climb Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes. At 7 mph the time is 00:19:29, and at 9 mph 00:15:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:11:24 is an achievable time.

Col de Navois from Bois des Fautes is located in the region Saône-et-Loire in France.