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Col de Valorse from Ruffieu

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Elevation profile Col de Valorse from Ruffieu

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Difficulty points 253
Length 3.1 mi
Average gradient 7%
Steepest segment 10.1%
Total ascent 1142 ft

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4 hairpin turns
#83 toughest climb of Ain
#83 most elevation gain of Ain
#94 longest climb of Ain
#56 average steepest climb of Ain
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Col de Valorse from Ruffieu is a climb in the region Ain. It is 3.1 mi long and bridges 1142 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 253. The top of the ascent is located at 3576 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

5.0 by PuD
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Fairly shady road, no cars. Possibility of continuing to Col de la Rochette via La Praille.... read more

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1 Mo 5.0 01:00:00 (3.1 mph)
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Fairly shady road, no cars. Possibility of continuing to Col de la Rochette via La Praille.

Route assez ombragée, sans voitures. Possibilité de poursuivre vers le col de la Rochette par la Praille.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:37:08
7 mph 00:26:17
9 mph 00:20:29
12 mph 00:15:23

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Valorse can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Croix de l'Orme from Hauteville is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Valorse from Ruffieu.

Col de Valorse from Ruffieu 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 Valorse from Ruffieu 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 Valorse from Ruffieu is not a problem.

Col de Valorse from Ruffieu is 3.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Valorse from Ruffieu is 7%.

Col de Valorse from Ruffieu has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.1%.

The summit of Col de Valorse from Ruffieu is at 3576 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:37:08 to climb Col de Valorse from Ruffieu. At 7 mph the time is 00:26:17, and at 9 mph 00:20:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:15:23 is an achievable time.

Col de Valorse from Ruffieu is located in the region Ain in France.

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