Col des Guérins from La Saulce

Col des Guérins can be cycled from 2 sides. Col des Guérins from La Saulce is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Guérins from Tallard.

You don't need special gearing for Col des Guérins from La Saulce. 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 des Guérins from La Saulce is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col des Guérins from La Saulce is 9.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Guérins from La Saulce is 5.2%.

Col des Guérins from La Saulce has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Col des Guérins from La Saulce is at 4311 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:54:05 to climb Col des Guérins from La Saulce. At 7 mph the time is 01:20:46, and at 9 mph 01:02:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:17 is an achievable time.

Col des Guérins from La Saulce is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.