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Col du Marchairuz from Bière

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Difficulty points 543
Length 5.9 mi
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest segment 9.5%
Total ascent 2333 ft

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Beautiful scenery
1 hairpin turn
#61 toughest climb of Jura
#58 most elevation gain of Jura
#35 longest climb of Vaud
#58 average steepest climb of Vaud
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Col du Marchairuz from Bière is a climb in the region Vaud. It is 5.9 mi long and bridges 2333 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 543. The top of the ascent is located at 4741 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Route du Marchairuz

5.0 by Peterpedalstoo
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
The best descent on wide safe roads and an amazing surface ... read more

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Reviews (6)

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Peterpedalstoo
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10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

The best descent on wide safe roads and an amazing surface

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ZachW
ZachW
1 y 4.0

Lovely climb if not monotonously steady, feels as though it levels off at the top more than it depicts here. Very good road conditions and infrequent traffic make for an excellent descent. At the top you'll find a wooden bench with giant metal ants attached to it. Is this art or an ant warning? Unclear. No ants were spotted but I wouldn't take my chances.

Col du Marchairuz from Bière
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Mummdeluxe
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1 y 3.0 00:41:09 (8.7 mph)
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Nice steady climb with not much traffic and nice views on the Alpes/Mont Blanc

Nice steady climb with not much traffic (Friday, August 30th) and nice views on the Alpes/Mont Blanc

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Krikette
Krikette
2 y 3.0
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A nice steady climb with typical Jura landscapes and views. Refreshments at the summit. This climb can be part of a grand tour of the local passes (Mollendruz after the descent into the Vallée de Joux).

Une belle montée régulière avec des paysages et des vues typiques du Jura. Restauration au sommet. Cette montée peut faire partie d'un grand tour des cols du coin (Mollendruz après la descente sur la Vallée de Joux )

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Vinch76
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2 y 3.0
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A very regular climb...great views of the Alps and Mont Blanc, hospice at the top, and lots of cyclists.

Montee tres reguliere...tres belle vue sur les alpes et mont blanc, hospice en haut, et plein de cyclistes

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Vinch76
Vinch76
2 y 3.0
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A very regular climb...great views of the Alps and Mont Blanc, hospice at the top, and lots of cyclists.

Montee tres reguliere...tres belle vue sur les alpes et mont blanc, hospice en haut, et plein de cyclistes

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:11:46
7 mph 00:50:49
9 mph 00:39:36
12 mph 00:29:45

Road surface condition

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Traffic

27% 73% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Marchairuz can be cycled from 4 sides. Col du Marchairuz from Bière is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Marchairuz from Gimel via Saint-George, Col du Marchairuz from Le Brassus & Col du Marchairuz from Gimel via Route des Clavalles.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Marchairuz from Bière. 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 Marchairuz from Bière 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 Marchairuz from Bière is 5.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Marchairuz from Bière is 7.4%.

Col du Marchairuz from Bière has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Col du Marchairuz from Bière is at 4741 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:11:46 to climb Col du Marchairuz from Bière. At 7 mph the time is 00:50:49, and at 9 mph 00:39:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:45 is an achievable time.

Col du Marchairuz from Bière is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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