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Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux

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Elevation profile Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux

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Difficulty points 538
Length 4.9 mi
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest segment 13.7%
Total ascent 1946 ft

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Hidden gem
3 hairpin turns
#73 toughest climb of Haute Savoie
#75 most elevation gain of Haute Savoie
#89 longest climb of Haute Savoie
#69 average steepest climb of Annecy
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Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux is a climb in the region Annecy. It is 4.9 mi long and bridges 1946 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 538. The top of the ascent is located at 4249 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route des Envers des Clefs, Route de l'Envers & Route du Col de Plan Bois

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
It's a little-known pass, but it has some very nice slopes. In fact, the gradual profile of the climb features gradients of over thirteen percent for more than a kilometre.... read more

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It's a little-known pass, but it has some very nice slopes. In fact, the gradual profile of the climb features gradients of over thirteen percent for more than a kilometre.

C'est un col méconnu mais qui présente de très belles pentes. En effet le profil progressif de l'ascension présente des pentes à plus de treize pourcents sur plus d'un kilomètre.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:59:44
7 mph 00:42:17
9 mph 00:32:57
12 mph 00:24:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Plan Bois can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs & Col de Plan Bois from Manigod.

Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux 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 Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux 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 Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux is 4.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux is 7.4%.

Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.7%.

The summit of Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux is at 4249 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:59:44 to climb Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux. At 7 mph the time is 00:42:17, and at 9 mph 00:32:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:45 is an achievable time.

Col de Plan Bois from Les Clefs via Le Foux is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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