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Col du Carcan from Serrières

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Elevation profile Col du Carcan from Serrières

Statistics

Difficulty points 287
Length 3.3 mi
Average gradient 6.2%
Steepest segment 17.1%
Total ascent 1086 ft

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6 hairpin turns
#57 toughest climb of Burgundy-Franche-Comté
#15 most elevation gain of Saône-et-Loire
#38 longest climb of Saône-et-Loire
#86 average steepest climb of Saône-et-Loire
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Col du Carcan from Serrières is a climb in the region Beaujolais. It is 3.3 mi long and bridges 1086 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 287. The top of the ascent is located at 2116 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road names: D 185 & D 23

4.0 by Ohoh
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Easy climb for the first 2 km, then a very steep climb on small roads, a very nice climb to do.... read more

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Easy climb for the first 2 km, then a very steep climb on small roads, a very nice climb to do.

Col du Carcan from Serrières
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:40:06
7 mph 00:28:23
9 mph 00:22:07
12 mph 00:16:37

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Carcan can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Carcan from Serrières is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Carcan from Serrières via Les Hayes & Col du Carcan from Tramayes.

Col du Carcan from Serrières 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 Carcan from Serrières 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 Carcan from Serrières is not a problem.

Col du Carcan from Serrières is 3.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Carcan from Serrières is 6.2%.

Col du Carcan from Serrières has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.1%.

The summit of Col du Carcan from Serrières is at 2116 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:40:06 to climb Col du Carcan from Serrières. At 7 mph the time is 00:28:23, and at 9 mph 00:22:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:37 is an achievable time.

Col du Carcan from Serrières is located in the region Beaujolais in France.

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