Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais

Statistics

Difficulty points	206
Length	5.1 mi
Average gradient	4.6%
Steepest segment	10.5%
Total ascent	1247 ft

Difficulty points

206

Length

5.1 mi

Average gradient

4.6%

Steepest segment

10.5%

Total ascent

1247 ft

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#87 longest climb of Haute Savoie

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Reviews (2)

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Beautiful climb, good asphalt and very quiet. Downhill is also a very nice descent. Many other cyclists, few cars

djrochou

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It's a fine climb, most of it clear, with glimpses of Lake Geneva below. The gradient is not too steep and the road is not as busy as Bons en Chablais. Interesting to do.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:01:37
7 mph	00:43:37
9 mph	00:34:00
12 mph	00:25:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Saxel can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Saxel from Boege is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais via Ruisseau de la Folie & Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais. 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 Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais 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 Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais is not a problem.

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais is 5.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais is 4.6%.

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.5%.

The summit of Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais is at 3097 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:01:37 to climb Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:37, and at 9 mph 00:34:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:32 is an achievable time.

Col de Saxel from Bons-en-Chablais is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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