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Col du Béal from Le Brugeron

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Col du Béal from Le Brugeron
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Elevation profile Col du Béal from Le Brugeron

Statistics

Difficulty points 333
Length 6.5 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 8.5%
Total ascent 1814 ft

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Beautiful scenery
#68 toughest climb of Auvergne
#37 most elevation gain of Auvergne
#64 longest climb of Auvergne
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Col du Béal from Le Brugeron is a climb in the region Monts du Forez. It is 6.5 mi long and bridges 1814 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 333. The top of the ascent is located at 4554 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D102

4.0 by AntoineBrun
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The climb is quiet and relatively easy, although quite long if you go up to pierre sur haute. The road is in good condition and there is very little traffic. There are quite a few cool forest sections.... read more

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Reviews (3)

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AntoineBrun
AntoineBrun
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The climb is quiet and relatively easy, although quite long if you go up to pierre sur haute. The road is in good condition and there is very little traffic. There are quite a few cool forest sections.

Montee calme et relativement facile quoi qu’assez longue si on on monte jusqu’a pierre sur haute. La route est en bon état et vous ne croiserez que très peu de trafic. Pas mal de passages en forêt au frais.

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Grim
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2 y 3.0
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I don't think it's the best route up the Béal, but the road is clean, not very busy and the Forez countryside is very pleasant.

Ce n'est pas, à mon avis le meilleur itinéraire pour monter le Béal mais la route est propre, pas très empruntée et le paysage du Forez très agréable.

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John Doe
4 y 4.0
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Superb climb taken by the Tour de France 2020, bordered by the hautes-chaumes before arriving at the Col du Béal with magnificent landscapes of Forez👍

Superbe montée empruntée par le Tour de France 2020, bordée par les hautes-chaumes avant d'arriver au Col du Béal avec de magnifiques paysages du Forez👍

Col du Béal from Le Brugeron
Col du Béal from Le Brugeron
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:18:12
7 mph 00:55:22
9 mph 00:43:09
12 mph 00:32:25

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Béal can be cycled from 4 sides. Col du Béal from Vertolaye is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Béal from Job, Col du Béal from Le Brugeron & Col du Béal from Leigneux.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Béal from Le Brugeron. 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 Béal from Le Brugeron 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 Béal from Le Brugeron is 6.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Béal from Le Brugeron is 5.3%.

Col du Béal from Le Brugeron has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Col du Béal from Le Brugeron is at 4554 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:18:12 to climb Col du Béal from Le Brugeron. At 7 mph the time is 00:55:22, and at 9 mph 00:43:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:25 is an achievable time.

Col du Béal from Le Brugeron is located in the region Puy-de-Dôme in France.

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