Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges

Statistics

Difficulty points	249
Length	5.6 mi
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest segment	9.6%
Total ascent	1506 ft

Difficulty points

249

Length

5.6 mi

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest segment

9.6%

Total ascent

1506 ft

Short recap

6 hairpin turns

#37 toughest climb of Rhône

#7 most elevation gain of Rhône

#25 longest climb of Rhône

#94 average steepest climb of Beaujolais

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Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges

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A nice steady climb and not too steep. Perfect to work on your endurance when climbing. Very nice view and good restaurant "les terrasses de Chirouble" at the 3/4 of the climb...

Climbing times

5 mph	01:08:01
7 mph	00:48:09
9 mph	00:37:31
12 mph	00:28:11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Fut d'Avenas can be cycled from 5 sides. Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Fut d'Avenas from Ouroux, Col du Fut d'Avenas from Vauxrenard via Col Durbize, Col du Fut d'Avenas from Beaujeu & Col du Fut d'Avenas from Col Durbize.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges. 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 Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges 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 du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges is not a problem.

Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges is 5.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges is 5.1%.

Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.6%.

The summit of Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges is at 2438 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:08:01 to climb Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges. At 7 mph the time is 00:48:09, and at 9 mph 00:37:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:11 is an achievable time.

Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges is located in the region Beaujolais in France.

Col du Fut d'Avenas from Villié Morgon via Col du Truges

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