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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 406
Length 8.4 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 12.2%
Total ascent 2221 ft

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#27 toughest climb of Auvergne
#89 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#28 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 2221 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 406. The top of the ascent is located at 3927 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: D996

3.0 by sergenavetat
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
It's vintage for me as you can see from the bike and outfit photos of the time it was 1995. I just remember a long but easy pass because it was a time when compacts didn't exist, I must have been 40*25... read more

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It's vintage for me as you can see from the bike and outfit photos of the time it was 1995.
I just remember a long but easy pass because it was a time when compacts didn't exist, I must have been 40*25

C'est du vintage pour moi comme vous pouvez le voir sur les photos vélo et tenue d'époque c'était en 1995.
J'ai juste le souvenir d'un col assez long mais facile aussi car c'était un temps où le compact n'existait pas, je devais avoir 40*25

Col des Pradeaux from Ambert
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:40:59
7 mph 01:11:30
9 mph 00:55:43
12 mph 00:41:51

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col des Pradeaux can be cycled from 2 sides. Col des Pradeaux from Ambert is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Pradeaux from Ambert.

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 12.2%.

The summit of Col des Pradeaux from Ambert is at 3927 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:40:59 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, 00:41:51 is an achievable time.

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

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