Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet

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Difficulty points	135
Length	4.2 mi
Average gradient	3.9%
Steepest segment	8.1%
Total ascent	863 ft

Difficulty points

135

Length

4.2 mi

Average gradient

3.9%

Steepest segment

8.1%

Total ascent

863 ft

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2 hairpin turns

#99 most elevation gain of Rhône

#64 longest climb of Rhône

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A steady, rural climb. The second half is mostly a gentle slope. No dead old lady at the finish line 😅

Climbing times

5 mph	00:51:06
7 mph	00:36:11
9 mph	00:28:12
12 mph	00:21:11

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Col de Vieille Morte can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet via Le Cruizon.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet. 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 Vieille Morte from Rivolet 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 Vieille Morte from Rivolet is 4.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet is 3.9%.

Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.1%.

The summit of Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet is at 1959 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:06 to climb Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:11, and at 9 mph 00:28:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:11 is an achievable time.

Col de Vieille Morte from Rivolet is located in the region Beaujolais in France.

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