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Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux

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Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux
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Elevation profile Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux

Statistics

Difficulty points 1173
Length 10.2 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 15%
Total ascent 3819 ft

Short recap

10 hairpin turns
#45 toughest climb of France
#88 most elevation gain of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
#22 longest climb of Jura
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Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 10.2 mi long and bridges 3819 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1173. The top of the ascent is located at 4875 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Route de Marcieux, Route du Gallay, Route des 2 Églises, Route de Maunand, Route de l'Étang, Route de la Vierge, Route de Vacheresse & Route du Relais

5.0 by Ype
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Nice climb, a lot in the forest. View at summit compensates a lot. Last km's are tough.... read more

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Nice climb, a lot in the forest. View at summit compensates a lot. Last km's are tough.

Mooie klim, veel in het bos. Uitzicht op top vergoed veel. Laatste km's zijn zwaar.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:02:33
7 mph 01:26:46
9 mph 01:07:37
12 mph 00:50:48

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Mont du Chat can be cycled from 5 sides. Mont du Chat from Le Bourget du Lac is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mont du Chat from Yenne, Mont du Chat from Le Campet, Mont du Chat from Chevelu & Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux.

Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux 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 du Chat from Marcieux belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux is 10.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux is 7.1%.

Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15%.

The summit of Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux is at 4875 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:02:33 to climb Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux. At 7 mph the time is 01:26:46, and at 9 mph 01:07:37. For the fastest cyclists, 00:50:48 is an achievable time.

Col du Mont du Chat from Marcieux is located in the region Savoie in France.

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