Col du Ballon from Rossillon

Col du Ballon can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Ballon from Tenay is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Ballon via Thézillieu & Col du Ballon from Rossillon.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Ballon from Rossillon. 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 Ballon from Rossillon 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 Ballon from Rossillon is 6.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Ballon from Rossillon is 5.6%.

Col du Ballon from Rossillon has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Col du Ballon from Rossillon is at 3084 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:20:42 to climb Col du Ballon from Rossillon. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:07, and at 9 mph 00:44:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:27 is an achievable time.

Col du Ballon from Rossillon is located in the region Ain in France.