Col du Mont d'Orzeires

Statistics

Difficulty points	253
Length	2.7 mi
Average gradient	6.9%
Steepest segment	14%
Total ascent	968 ft

Difficulty points

253

Length

2.7 mi

Average gradient

6.9%

Steepest segment

14%

Total ascent

968 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#80 toughest climb of Vaud

#78 most elevation gain of Vaud

#85 longest climb of Vaud

#74 average steepest climb of Vaud

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Daphne88 ^premium

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Wide, through road with a fair amount of traffic. Fortunately, the road is wide enough that cars can overtake liberally.

ZachW

1 y 2.0

Quite a lot of traffic and no road shoulder. Gradients at the start are also fairly steep for such a big road. There is a small zoo with a llama near the top though so factor that in how you may.

LorenzoGbr ^premium

1 y 2.0

Wide road but with lots of traffic. The first km is steeper than it seems.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:32:03
7 mph	00:22:41
9 mph	00:17:41
12 mph	00:13:17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Mont d'Orzeires can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Mont d'Orzeires from Le Pont is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Mont d'Orzeires from Vallorbe.

Col du Mont d'Orzeires 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 Mont d'Orzeires 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 Mont d'Orzeires is not a problem.

Col du Mont d'Orzeires is 2.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Mont d'Orzeires is 6.9%.

Col du Mont d'Orzeires has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14%.

The summit of Col du Mont d'Orzeires is at 3504 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:32:03 to climb Col du Mont d'Orzeires. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:41, and at 9 mph 00:17:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:17 is an achievable time.

Col du Mont d'Orzeires is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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