Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire

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

You don't need special gearing for Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire. 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 Sagnes from Bellaffaire is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire is not a problem.

Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire is 4.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire is 5%.

Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.6%.

The summit of Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire is at 3891 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:54:37 to climb Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire. At 7 mph the time is 00:38:40, and at 9 mph 00:30:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:38 is an achievable time.

Col des Sagnes from Bellaffaire is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.