Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes can be cycled from 8 sides. Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Saint Sorlin en Bugey, Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie, Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis, Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières, Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Contrevoz, Col de Portes from Montagnieu & Col de Portes from Sault-Brénaz.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis. 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 Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis 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 Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis is 14.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis is 3.3%.

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.8%.

The summit of Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis is at 3304 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:51:29 to climb Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis. At 7 mph the time is 02:01:24, and at 9 mph 01:34:36. For the fastest cyclists, 01:11:04 is an achievable time.

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Argis is located in the region Ain in France.