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Col des Pradeaux from Ambert

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Elevation profile Col des Pradeaux from Ambert

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Difficulty points 375
Length 8.4 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 8.1%
Total ascent 2205 ft

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9 hairpin turns
#42 toughest climb of Auvergne
#95 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#27 longest climb of Auvergne
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Col des Pradeaux from Ambert is a climb in the region Monts du Forez. It is 8.4 mi long and bridges 2205 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 375. The top of the ascent is located at 3934 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: D996

4.0 by Loulouch
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A steady climb with lots of trees. Not very steep, some parts are exposed to the wind but overall it is an affordable climb.... read more

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3 y 4.0 00:55:00 (9.1 mph)
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A steady climb with lots of trees. Not very steep, some parts are exposed to the wind but overall it is an affordable climb.

Une montée régulière très boisée. Peu de fort pourcentage, certaines parties sont exposées au vent mais dans l'ensemble c'est une montée abordable.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:41:00
7 mph 01:11:30
9 mph 00:55:43
12 mph 00:41:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col des Pradeaux from Ambert. 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 Pradeaux from Ambert 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 Pradeaux from Ambert is 8.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Pradeaux from Ambert is 5%.

Col des Pradeaux from Ambert has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.1%.

The summit of Col des Pradeaux from Ambert is at 3934 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:41:00 to climb Col des Pradeaux from Ambert. At 7 mph the time is 01:11:30, and at 9 mph 00:55:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:52 is an achievable time.

Col des Pradeaux from Ambert is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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