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Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson

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Elevation profile Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson

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Difficulty points 246
Length 6.6 mi
Average gradient 4%
Steepest segment 9.2%
Total ascent 1398 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#66 toughest climb of Vosges
#22 most elevation gain of Vosges
#67 longest climb of Grand Est
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Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson is a climb in the region Vosges. It is 6.6 mi long and bridges 1398 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 246. The top of the ascent is located at 2743 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: D 23, Rue d'Orimont, Grande Rue, Chemin du Faillaire & Route du Col

3.0 by TimCyclist
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Ridden during the May 2024 Fondo. This is a slightly different variant to the "classic" Col de Sapois. The advantage of this one is that in the beginning you follow a slightly smaller path through the forest, before coming out on the long straight road uphill.... read more

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Ridden during the May 2024 Fondo. This is a slightly different variant to the "classic" Col de Sapois. The advantage of this one is that in the beginning you follow a slightly smaller path through the forest, before coming out on the long straight road uphill.

Opgereden tijdens de Fondo van mei 2024. Dit is een iets andere variant dan de "klassieke" Col de Sapois. Het voordeel van deze is dat je in het begin een wat kleiner pad volgt door het bos, alvorens uit te komen op de lange rechte weg omhoog.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:19:42
7 mph 00:56:25
9 mph 00:43:58
12 mph 00:33:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Sapois can be cycled from 5 sides. Col de Sapois from Gerardmer is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Sapois from Sapois, Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson, Le Pheny from Gerardmer & Le Pheny from Col de Sapois.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson. 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 Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson is not a problem.

Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson is 6.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson is 4%.

Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson is at 2743 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:19:42 to climb Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson. At 7 mph the time is 00:56:25, and at 9 mph 00:43:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:02 is an achievable time.

Col de Sapois from Sapois via Rochesson is located in the region Vosges in France.

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