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Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines

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Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
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Difficulty points 388
Length 7.1 mi
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest segment 13.2%
Total ascent 1821 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
9 hairpin turns
#80 toughest climb of Annecy
#58 most elevation gain of Annecy
#34 longest climb of Annecy
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Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines is a climb in the region Annecy. It is 7.1 mi long and bridges 1821 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 388. The top of the ascent is located at 3875 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road name: D912

3.0 by MaxiKata
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The percentage of the path is quite constant, traffic is calm. The road is quite okay and not so much in the tree, so pretty good path to go to... read more

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Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
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This slope is smoother and calmer than from Saint-Alban-Leysse, but also more irregular, with even a small descent and flats interspersed with steeper sections. The road is lightly used and generally of good quality. The gradient is never too steep, but the many straights make the climb harder on the mind than it really is. As always in the Bauges, the scenery is very pleasant, and you're in the middle of nature at the foot of Mont Margériaz. The descent allows you to pick up a lot of speed, but it's best to have spotted the hairpins beforehand, as some of them are discovered late at the end of a bend.

Ce versant est plus roulant et calme que depuis Saint-Alban-Leysse, mais aussi plus irrégulier, avec même une petite descente et des replats entrecoupant des portions plus raides. La route est peu fréquentée et dans l'ensemble de bonne qualité, très souvent exposée au Soleil. La pente est jamais trop importante, mais les nombreuses lignes droites rendent l'ascension plus dure mentalement qu'elle ne l'est vraiment. Le paysage traversé est comme toujours dans les Bauges très agréable, et on évolue en pleine nature au pied du Mont Margériaz. La descente permet de prendre beaucoup de vitesse, mais il vaut mieux bien avoir repéré les épingles auparavant, car certaines se découvrent tardivement à la sortie d'un virage.

Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
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3 y 3.0 00:45:00 (9.4 mph)
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The percentage of the path is quite constant, traffic is calm.
The road is quite okay and not so much in the tree, so pretty good path to go to

The percentage of the path is quite constant, traffic is calm.
The road is quite okay and not so much in the tree, so pretty good path to go to

Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:25:20
7 mph 01:00:25
9 mph 00:47:05
12 mph 00:35:22

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Plainpalais can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Plainpalais via Arith & Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines. 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 Plainpalais from Lescheraines 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 Plainpalais from Lescheraines is 7.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines is 4.9%.

Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines is at 3875 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:25:20 to climb Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines. At 7 mph the time is 01:00:25, and at 9 mph 00:47:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:22 is an achievable time.

Col de Plainpalais from Lescheraines is located in the region Savoie in France.

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