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Col des Roches

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Elevation profile Col des Roches

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Difficulty points 90
Length 3.2 mi
Average gradient 3.5%
Steepest segment 8.1%
Total ascent 591 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#38 toughest climb of Neuchatel
#33 most elevation gain of Neuchatel
#29 longest climb of Neuchatel
#39 average steepest climb of Neuchatel
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Col des Roches is a climb in the region Neuchatel. It is 3.2 mi long and bridges 591 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 90. The top of the ascent is located at 3048 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Chemin de Rançonnière

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:38:55
7 mph 00:27:33
9 mph 00:21:28
12 mph 00:16:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col des Roches can be cycled from 2 sides. Col des Roches from les Brenets is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col des Roches from Villers le lac.

You don't need special gearing for Col des Roches. 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 Roches 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 des Roches is 3.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Roches is 3.5%.

Col des Roches has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.1%.

The summit of Col des Roches is at 3048 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:38:55 to climb Col des Roches. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:33, and at 9 mph 00:21:28. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:08 is an achievable time.

Col des Roches is located in the region Neuchatel in Switzerland.

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