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Col du Baladour from Massiac

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Col du Baladour from Massiac
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Elevation profile Col du Baladour from Massiac

Statistics

Difficulty points 304
Length 13.8 mi
Average gradient 3.1%
Steepest segment 8.4%
Total ascent 2267 ft

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
4 hairpin turns
#90 toughest climb of Auvergne
#79 most elevation gain of Massif Central
#31 longest climb of Massif Central
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Col du Baladour from Massiac is a climb in the region Cantal. It is 13.8 mi long and bridges 2267 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 304. The top of the ascent is located at 3957 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: D21

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Start in the Alagnon valley at Massiac and finish in the Cézallier massif. The first part is more difficult, but not very difficult. And you finish on the plateau with a view of the Cantalien massif * Riders in the Tour de France and the Mondovélo Tour in 2011 (Issoire / Saint Flour stage) passed over the Col du Baladour.... read more

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Start in the Alagnon valley at Massiac and finish in the Cézallier massif. The first part is more difficult, but not very difficult. And you finish on the plateau with a view of the Cantalien massif * Riders in the Tour de France and the Mondovélo Tour in 2011 (Issoire / Saint Flour stage) passed over the Col du Baladour.

Départ de la vallée de l'Alagnon à Massiac pour terminer sur le massif du Cézallier. La première partie est là plus " difficile " mais sans grande difficulté. Et on termine sur le plateau avec une vue sur le massif Cantalien * Les coureurs du Tour de France et de L'Etape du tour Mondovélo en 2011 ( étape Issoire / Saint Flour ) sont passés au col du Baladour .

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:46:03
7 mph 01:57:34
9 mph 01:31:37
12 mph 01:08:50

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Baladour can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Baladour from Allanche is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Baladour from Massiac.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Baladour from Massiac. 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 du Baladour from Massiac 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 du Baladour from Massiac is 13.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Baladour from Massiac is 3.1%.

Col du Baladour from Massiac has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.4%.

The summit of Col du Baladour from Massiac is at 3957 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:46:03 to climb Col du Baladour from Massiac. At 7 mph the time is 01:57:34, and at 9 mph 01:31:37. For the fastest cyclists, 01:08:50 is an achievable time.

Col du Baladour from Massiac is located in the region Cantal in France.

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