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Col de Valouse

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Elevation profile Col de Valouse

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Difficulty points 97
Length 5.5 mi
Average gradient 2.9%
Steepest segment 7%
Total ascent 833 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#55 longest climb of Drôme
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Col de Valouse is a climb in the region Drôme. It is 5.5 mi long and bridges 833 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 97. The top of the ascent is located at 2411 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road name: D130

3.0 by NiekBenedict
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Lavender fields, unusual rock formations as views and wildlife crossing: this charming climb offers it all. You drive up through a very quiet valley. Bit of a jagged climb. Descent through the gorge also very rewarding.... read more

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NiekBenedict
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10 Mo 3.0
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Lavender fields, unusual rock formations as views and wildlife crossing: this charming climb offers it all. You drive up through a very quiet valley. Bit of a jagged climb. Descent through the gorge also very rewarding.

Lavendelvelden, bijzondere rotsformaties als uitzicht en overstekend wild: deze charmante klim biedt het allemaal. Je rijdt door een zeer rustig dal omhoog. Beetje grillige klim. Afdaling door de kloof ook zeer de moeite.

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A lovely, very gentle climb with a gradual increase in gradient that is still reasonable. There is little traffic and the quality of the tarmac is good. At the top there's a lovely view over the Drôme, and the descent on the other side leads on to the Col de la Sausse, which is also well worth a visit.

Une jolie montée, très calme avec une augmentation graduelle de la pente mais qui reste toujours raisonnable. La circulation y est faible et la qualité du bitume est correcte. Au sommet la vue sur la Drôme est jolie et la descente de l'autre côté permet d'enchaîner avec le col de la Sausse qui lui aussi vaut le détour.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:05:51
7 mph 00:46:37
9 mph 00:36:20
12 mph 00:27:18

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Valouse can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Valouse from La Pailette is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Valouse from Les Gandus.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Valouse. 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 Valouse is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col de Valouse is 5.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Valouse is 2.9%.

Col de Valouse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7%.

The summit of Col de Valouse is at 2411 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:05:51 to climb Col de Valouse. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:37, and at 9 mph 00:36:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:18 is an achievable time.

Col de Valouse is located in the region Drôme in France.

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