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Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
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Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
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Elevation profile Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais

Statistics

Difficulty points 784
Length 4.5 mi
Average gradient 9.9%
Steepest segment 16.2%
Total ascent 2329 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
10 hairpin turns
#50 toughest climb of Isère
#85 most elevation gain of Isère
#30 average steepest climb of Isère
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Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais is a climb in the region Isère. It is 4.5 mi long and bridges 2329 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 784. The top of the ascent is located at 4738 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road name: D212F

4.0 by Kevin
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Spicy climb starting in the descent of the Col d'Ornon. The steep pentes fly around your ears and persist throughout the climb. Recuperating is hardly an option. On the way, you cycle mostly through a forest, so distractions are also minimal. It is toiling and raking to the top. Only in the finale are you rewarded with some views. Attention, the authentic col sign is located a little further down after a (steep) bit of descent.... read more

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Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
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Reviews (3)

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Kevin
2 y 4.0
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Spicy climb starting in the descent of the Col d'Ornon. The steep pentes fly around your ears and persist throughout the climb. Recuperating is hardly an option. On the way, you cycle mostly through a forest, so distractions are also minimal. It is toiling and raking to the top. Only in the finale are you rewarded with some views. Attention, the authentic col sign is located a little further down after a (steep) bit of descent.

Pittige beklimming die start in de afzink van de Col d'Ornon. De steile pentes vliegen je rond de oren en houden heel de klim aan. Recupereren is er nauwelijks bij. Onderweg fiets je veelal door een bos, waardoor de afleiding bovendien minimaal is. Het is zwoegen en harken tot boven. Enkel in het slot word je beloond met enkele uitzichten. Let op, het authentieke colbordje bevindt zich nog iets verder na een (steil) stukje afdaling.

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e-one
4 y 4.0 00:44:53 (6 mph)
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Little traffic on this tough climb. Road surface is moderate and the gradients are not bad. You climb through a forest so not much view along the way, but once at the top you get the reward.

Weinig verkeer op deze pittige klim. Wegdek is matig en de stijgingspercentages liegen er niet om. Je klimt door een bos dus ook niet veel uitzicht onderweg, maar eenmaal boven krijg je die beloning alsnog.

Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais
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Tapioka
4 y 4.0 55:00:00 (-0 mph)
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Particularly challenging pass especially after 60km of cycling. Steep slope 11 to 12% according to the signs, all the way, with no real place to recover.
You can see the south side of Taillefer down the hill, otherwise the route is quite hidden by vegetation. Few vehicles. There is a water point 100m before the Angelas church.

Col particulièrement exigeant surtout après 60km de vélo. Pente raide 11 a 12% selon les panneaux, tout le long, sans véritable endroit pour se refaire.
On peut voir le côté sud du Taillefer en bas de la côte, sinon le parcours est assez caché par la végétation. Peu de véhicules. Il y a un point d'eau 100m avant l'église des Angelas

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:53:46
7 mph 00:38:04
9 mph 00:29:40
12 mph 00:22:17

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais 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 Parquetout from Valbonnais is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais is 4.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais is 9.9%.

Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.2%.

The summit of Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais is at 4738 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:46 to climb Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais. At 7 mph the time is 00:38:04, and at 9 mph 00:29:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:17 is an achievable time.

Col de Parquetout from Valbonnais is located in the region Isère in France.

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