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Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard

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Elevation profile Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard

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Difficulty points 441
Length 4.4 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 16.4%
Total ascent 1663 ft

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Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard is a climb in the region Grenoble. It is 4.4 mi long and bridges 1663 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 441. The top of the ascent is located at 3743 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: D102B

4.0 by eulmatt
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A great alternative route to Cucheron via the west side of the valley, with a less-traveled road. However, the first two kilometers are brutal and can be tough depending on how tired you are. The middle section is easier to ride, with beautiful views and a few shaded stretches. The final stretch joins the main road and requires one last push.... read more

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eulmatt
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A great alternative route to Cucheron via the west side of the valley, with a less-traveled road. However, the first two kilometers are brutal and can be tough depending on how tired you are. The middle section is easier to ride, with beautiful views and a few shaded stretches. The final stretch joins the main road and requires one last push.

Variante avantageuse du Cucheron par le flanc ouest du vallon, avec une route moins fréquentée. En revanche, les deux premiers kilomètres sont brutaux et peuvent faire mal selon votre état de fatigue. La partie intermédiaire est plus roulante, avec de beaux points de vue et quelques passages ombragés. Le final rejoint la route principal et demande à en remettre.

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aurelien-ziercher1
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Quiet, very pleasant climb, quite steep at first, but you'll soon find your rhythm on steadier slopes.

Montée au calme, très agréable, assez pentue au début, mais possibilité de trouver son rythme rapidement ensuite sur des pentes plus régulières.

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Franck_Pastor
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A less frequented alternative to the standard ascent (the one that follows the D512 and passes through Saint-Philibert) of this side of the Cucheron pass. The profile is also quite different: in particular, there is no descent here, and a fairly steep climb at the very beginning. For the rest, the overall level of difficulty is similar.

Alternative moins fréquentée à l'ascension standard (celle qui suit la D512 et passe par Saint-Philibert) de ce versant du col du Cucheron. Le profil est également assez différent : en particulier, pas de redescente ici, et un raidard assez conséquent au début. Pour le reste, le niveau de difficulté global est similaire.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:53:36
7 mph 00:37:56
9 mph 00:29:34
12 mph 00:22:13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Cucheron can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Cucheron from Le Diat is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard & Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Saint Philibert.

Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard 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 Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard is 7.1%.

Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.4%.

The summit of Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard is at 3743 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:36 to climb Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:56, and at 9 mph 00:29:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:13 is an achievable time.

Col du Cucheron from Saint Pierre d'Entremont via Le Villard is located in the region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in France.

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