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Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse

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Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse
Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse
Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse
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Statistics

Difficulty points 600
Length 8.6 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 10.1%
Total ascent 2838 ft

Short recap

9 hairpin turns
#36 toughest climb of Annecy
#19 most elevation gain of Annecy
#98 longest climb of Savoie
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Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse is a climb in the region Annecy. It is 8.6 mi long and bridges 2838 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 600. The top of the ascent is located at 3832 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Route de la Féclaz, Route des Bauges, Route du Col de Plainpalais & Route du Revard

2.0 by ArturoMP
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Spanish.
Good pass for training, not too steep and the road is good. For those who are concerned about traffic, you really only encounter traffic (quite a lot) at peak work departure times between St Alban and St Jean d'Arvey (3 km), so I don't recommend climbing at 17.00 in the afternoon. After St Jean it is a very quiet and cool pass.... read more

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ArturoMP
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1 Mo 2.0
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Good pass for training, not too steep and the road is good. For those who are concerned about traffic, you really only encounter traffic (quite a lot) at peak work departure times between St Alban and St Jean d'Arvey (3 km), so I don't recommend climbing at 17.00 in the afternoon. After St Jean it is a very quiet and cool pass.

Buen puerto para entrenar, no tiene grandes desniveles y la carretera es buena. Para quienes les preocupa el tráfico, realmente solo encuentras tráfico (bastante) en las horas puntas de salida del trabajo entre St Alban y St Jean d'Arvey (3 km), así que no recomiendo subir a las 17.00 de la tarde. Después de St. Jean es un puerto muy tranquilo y fresco.

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The climb was made during the women's cyclosportive, l'Etape du Tour Femme, so the roads were closed. I imagine there's usually a lot of traffic on this pass, which must make the climb less pleasant. It's not the climb of the century,

Ascension effectuée lors de la cyclosportive, l’Etape du Tour Femme, avec des routes fermées donc. J’imagine qu’habituellement il y a beaucoup de passage sur ce col, ce qui doit rendre l’ascension moins agréable. Ce n’est pas le col du siècle, mais il est agréable à monter. Il nous a servi d’échauffement musclé pour cette course.
Si vous êtes dans la région et que vous devez enchaîner, n’hésitez pas à l’intégrer à l’itinéraire.

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Seb38
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9 Mo 2.0
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A pass that's pleasant for the views it offers, the quality of the surface, and its rolling nature, but can also be a pain because of the fairly heavy traffic for a pass. The regular gradient fluctuates between 6 and 8％, with only a steep incline as you pass through Saint-Jean d'Arvey to toughen up the ascent, which is enhanced by cyclos markers. Much of the middle of the climb takes place in the forest, providing shade when the sun isn't high in the sky. The traffic causes us to breathe in quite a lot of exhaust fumes, and although the road is wide enough to avoid feeling too dangerous, it can be unpleasant. Choose the hours after you leave for work and before you return to minimise traffic and avoid tourist periods and weekends.

Col à la fois agréable pour les vues qu'il offre, la qualité du revêtement, et son côté roulant, mais pouvant aussi s'avérer pénible de par la circulation assez importante pour un col. La pente régulière oscille entre 6 et 8％, seul un gros raidillon dans la traversée de Saint-Jean d'Arvey vient durcir l'ascension, qui est agrémentée de bornes cyclos. Une grande partie du milieu de l'ascension se déroule en forêt permettant de bénéficier d'ombre quand le soleil n'est pas haut dans le ciel. La circulation nous fait respirer pas mal de gaz d'échappements et même si la route est large, évitant de se sentir trop en danger, cela peut s'avérer désagréable. Privilégier les heures après les départs au travail et avant les retour pour minimiser la circulation et éviter les périodes touristiques et week-end.

Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse
Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse
Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse
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10 Mo 4.0
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Ascent made during the stage of the Tour de France Femmes 2025. So it's difficult to talk about the traffic. The road is in excellent condition. The gradient is very even: none of the sections are really difficult, and there's even a small flat section in the second half to give your legs a breather.

Ascension réalisée lors de l'Étape du Tour de France Femmes 2025. Difficile donc de vous parler du trafic. Concernant la route, celle-ci est en excellent état. La pente est très régulière : aucun passage n'est vraiment difficile, et vous avez même une petite portion de plat dans la deuxième moitié pour faire souffler les jambes

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:43:37
7 mph 01:13:21
9 mph 00:57:10
12 mph 00:42:57

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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.

Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse 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 Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse 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 Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse is 8.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse is 6.3%.

Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse is at 3832 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:43:37 to climb Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse. At 7 mph the time is 01:13:21, and at 9 mph 00:57:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:57 is an achievable time.

Col de Plainpalais from Saint Alban Leysse is located in the region Savoie in France.

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