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Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes

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Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes
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Elevation profile Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes

Statistics

Difficulty points 535
Length 7.4 mi
Average gradient 6.5%
Steepest segment 11.2%
Total ascent 2510 ft

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Beautiful scenery
5 hairpin turns
#62 toughest climb of Jura
#43 most elevation gain of Jura
#68 longest climb of Jura
#68 average steepest climb of Ain
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Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes is a climb in the region Ain. It is 7.4 mi long and bridges 2510 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 535. The top of the ascent is located at 3304 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: D32 & D99

4.0 by ChasseurDeColDuRHone
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The Calvaire de Portes has a fairly large number of ascent routes. This one is the hardest because there is no rest. The gradients are never too steep, but you have to bear in mind the length of the climb. If you start too hard, you could suffer at the end.... read more

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The Calvaire de Portes has a fairly large number of ascent routes.
This one is the hardest because there is no rest.
The gradients are never too steep, but you have to bear in mind the length of the climb. If you start too hard, you could suffer at the end.

Le calvaire de portes compte un nombre de voie d’ascension assez importante.
Celle la est la plus dure car ne comportant aucun repos.
Les pentes ne sont jamais affolantes mais il faut garder en tête la longueur de l’ascension . Si vous démarrez trop fort, vous pourriez souffrir sur la fin

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:28:50
7 mph 01:02:53
9 mph 00:49:01
12 mph 00:36:49

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes 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 Portes / Calvaire de Portes 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 is 7.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes is 6.5%.

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.2%.

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

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:28:50 to climb Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes. At 7 mph the time is 01:02:53, and at 9 mph 00:49:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:49 is an achievable time.

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

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