Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie

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.

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie 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 from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie 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 Serrières de Briord via La Correrie is 7.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie is 6.1%.

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.1%.

The summit of Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie is at 3304 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:34:07 to climb Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie. At 7 mph the time is 01:06:38, and at 9 mph 00:51:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:00 is an achievable time.

Col de Portes / Calvaire de Portes from Serrières de Briord via La Correrie is located in the region Ain in France.