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Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans

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Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
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Elevation profile Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans

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Difficulty points 808
Length 10.4 mi
Average gradient 6.3%
Steepest segment 15.1%
Total ascent 3468 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
13 hairpin turns
#47 toughest climb of Isère
#32 most elevation gain of Isère
#27 longest climb of Isère
#43 average steepest climb of Vercors
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Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans is a climb in the region Vercors. It is 10.4 mi long and bridges 3468 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 808. The top of the ascent is located at 4173 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road names: D531, D292 & Route Forestière de Preletang

5.0 by Franck_Pastor
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The first part of this climb is marvellous in its beauty and has a strong Mediterranean character, even though we are still in the northern Alps. The corbelled passage in the cliffs of Presles (a popular climbing site), after the Col de Toutes Aures, is one of the most spectacular places in the Vercors, with a sublime view on the gorges of the Bourne and Chatelus. After accessing and crossing the Presles plateau in width, the road goes into the immense forest of the Coulmes. About two kilometre... read more

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A sublime but little-known ascent. It has all the trappings of a Vercors route: the spectacular first half climbs up the cliffside above the Bourne gorges, then finishes in the forest in absolute peace and quiet, lost in the heart of nature.

Une ascension sublime, bien que méconnue. Elle présente tous les attraits des routes du Vercors: sa première moitié, spectaculaire, qui grimpe à flanc de falaise au-dessus des gorges de la Bourne, puis son final en forêt dans un calme absolu, perdu en pleine nature.

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mcompaan
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3 y 5.0
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Nice climb! Especially a bit just before Presles (after 5km). Via Rencurel, enjoy the descent.

Mooie beklimming! Vooral een stukje vlakvoor Presles (na 5km). Via Rencurel is het genieten in de afdaling.

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Sytse
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4 y 5.0
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This is really a gem! The road pops up as soon as you turn from 'main road' a narrow road crawls along the mountainside for miles and the views are fantastic!
At one point you come to a plateau and turn right on an even narrower road after a few kilometers more a glorified gravel path! But what a fantastic place!
I would not descend on this side but the col ride then you come after a kilometer or seven on a nice wide asphalt road out

Dit is echt een pareltje! De weg knalt omhoog zodra je van 'hoofdweg' afbuigt.. een smal weggetje kruipt kilometers langs de bergwand en de uitzichten zijn fantastisch!
Op een gegeven moment kom je op een hoogvlakte en ga je rechtsaf een nog smaller weggetje op wat na een paar kilometer meer een veredeld gravelpad is! maar wat een fantastische plek!
ik zou niet afdalen aan deze kant maar de col overrijden dan kom je na een kilometer of zeven op een mooie brede asfaltweg uit

Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans
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Franck_Pastor
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5 y 5.0
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The first part of this climb is marvellous in its beauty and has a strong Mediterranean character, even though we are still in the northern Alps. The corbelled passage in the cliffs of Presles (a popular climbing site), after the Col de Toutes Aures, is one of the most spectacular places in the Vercors, with a sublime view on the gorges of the Bourne and Chatelus. After accessing and crossing the Presles plateau in width, the road goes into the immense forest of the Coulmes. About two kilometres before the Pra-l'Étang pass, you can go straight on and climb to the Mont Noir pass, the highest point of the Coulmes.

La première partie de cette ascension est merveilleuse de beauté et présente un caractère méditerranéen très marqué, alors qu'on se trouve encore dans les Alpes du nord. Le passage en encorbellement dans les falaises de Presles (site d'escalade très prisé), après le col de Toutes Aures, est un des endroits les plus spectaculaires du Vercors, avec un point de vue sublime sur les gorges de la Bourne et sur Chatelus. Après l'accès et la traversée en largeur du plateau de Presles, la route s'enfonce dans l'immense forêt des Coulmes. Deux kilomètres environ avant le col de Pra-l'Étang, possibilité d'aller tout droit et de grimper au col du Mont Noir, point routier culminant des Coulmes.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:05:53
7 mph 01:29:07
9 mph 01:09:27
12 mph 00:52:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans 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 Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans 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 Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans is 10.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans is 6.3%.

Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.1%.

The summit of Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans is at 4173 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:05:53 to climb Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans. At 7 mph the time is 01:29:07, and at 9 mph 01:09:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:10 is an achievable time.

Col de Pra l'Étang from Pont-en-Royans is located in the region Isère in France.

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