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Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec

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7 reviews | Elevation profile | 6 photos
Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec
Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec
Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec
Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec
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Elevation profile Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec

Statistics

Difficulty points 545
Length 4.3 mi
Average gradient 8.7%
Steepest segment 11.7%
Total ascent 1969 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
7 hairpin turns
#11 toughest climb of Drôme
#24 most elevation gain of Drôme
#88 longest climb of Drôme
#18 average steepest climb of Drôme
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Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec is a climb in the region Drôme. It is 4.3 mi long and bridges 1969 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 545. The top of the ascent is located at 3419 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: D595A

3.0 by Henny007
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Have done this beautiful climb many times , it is steep and is from the first metre up the front wheel between 9％ and 10％ . No traffic and nice asphalt. Descend via Aucelon which is very nice to get back to route Saillans..... Breathtaking scenery.... read more

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Reviews (7)

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JesseMuld
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A cool and tough climb, in the heat it is very tough, there is no water to get. Done this climb with 35 degrees which is not necessarily recommended.

Een gave en pittige klim, in de hitte is het heel zwaar, er is geen water te halen. Deze klim gedaan met 35 graden en dat is niet perse een aanrader.

Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec
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zeroland
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4 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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This climb via Pennes le Sec is very intense on the first part, then eases off to the summit. That said, you'll need to be in good shape, because although it's short, it's tough and south-facing, with no covering vegetation. The view over the Roanne valley is pretty, but don't expect a pass with a great view, as it's limited.

Cette montée via Pennes le Sec est très intense sur la première partie puis s’assagit jusqu’au sommet. Ceci dit il faut avoir la forme car bien que courte elle est rude et exposée plein sud sans forcément de végétation couvrante. La vue sur la vallée de la Roanne est jolie mais ne vous attendez pas à avoir un col avec une belle vue car elle est limitée

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ottol
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7 Mo 4.0
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Quiet sometimes steep climb. Nice!!! Round trip from Die/ Saillans

Rustig soms steil klimmetje. Lekker!! Rondje vanuit Die/ Saillans

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Henny007
Henny007
2 y 3.0
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Have done this beautiful climb many times , it is steep and is from the first metre up the front wheel between 9％ and 10％ . No traffic and nice asphalt. Descend via Aucelon which is very nice to get back to route Saillans..... Breathtaking scenery.

Heb deze mooie klim al dikwijls gedaan , hij is steil en is van de éérste meter het voorwiel omhoog tussen 9％ en 10％ . Geen verkeer en mooi asfalt. Afdaling via Aucelon dat is zeer mooi om weer uit te komen op route Saillans..... Adembenemende natuur.

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_superver
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2 y 4.0
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Fantastically steep mean thing, it is. There's not much to see at the top, but until then it's nice viewing. You won't encounter traffic, and the tarmac is super. A must do though, well worth detouring for.

Fantastisch steil gemeen ding, dat is het. Bovenop is niet veel te zien, maar tot die tijd is het mooi kijken. Verkeer kom je niet tegen, en het asfalt is super. Wel een must om te doen, zeker waard om voor om te rijden.

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Dun_Jay
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2 y 3.0 00:46:15 (5.5 mph)
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Steepest and most challenging side of the Col de Pennes. Beautifully climbed and virtually no other traffic on the road. Asphalt is super. Quite nice views in the climb, barely any at the top.

Steilste en meest uitdagende kant van de Col de Pennes. Prachtig geklommen en vrijwel geen ander verkeer op de weg. Asfalt is super. In de klim best een mooi uitzicht, bovenop nauwelijks.

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BartTV
BartTV
3 y 3.0
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Cycled this climb from campsite L'hirondelle. Nice tour of 60km. First warming up with the climb on the east side, through Aucelon to the valley and then doing the toughest side as a finale.
Mostly 10％ with occasional small bits of flat, which brings the average down to 10％.

Deze klim gefietst vanuit camping L’hirondelle. Mooie ronde van 60km. Eerst opwarmen met de klim aan de oostkant, via Aucelon naar het dal en vervolgens de zwaarste kant als slot te doen.
Grotendeels 10％ met af en toe kleine stukjes vlak, waardoor het gemiddelde onder de 10％ uitkomt.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:51:35
7 mph 00:36:31
9 mph 00:28:27
12 mph 00:21:23

Road surface condition

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Traffic

89% 0% 11%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Pennes can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de Pennes from Barnave via Barnave is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Pennes from Recoubeau, Col de Pennes via Aucelon & Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec.

Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec 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 Pennes via Pennes le Sec 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 Pennes via Pennes le Sec is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec is 8.7%.

Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.7%.

The summit of Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec is at 3419 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:35 to climb Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:31, and at 9 mph 00:28:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:23 is an achievable time.

Col de Pennes via Pennes le Sec is located in the region Drôme in France.

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