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Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes

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Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes
Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes
Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes
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Elevation profile Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes

Statistics

Difficulty points 1020
Length 11 mi
Average gradient 6.9%
Steepest segment 14.5%
Total ascent 4026 ft

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Hidden gem
9 hairpin turns
#62 toughest climb of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
#64 most elevation gain of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
#22 longest climb of Isère
#25 average steepest climb of Vercors
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Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes is a climb in the region Vercors. It is 11 mi long and bridges 4026 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1020. The top of the ascent is located at 4665 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: D31 & Le Faz

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The first 10 kilometres of this climb (up to hamlet Le Faz) is known as Montée du Faz; I climbed 'm up to this hamlet in August 2023. It is a tricky climb as there are long stretches of 8-10％ rise and the climb is open (little shade): if there is no wind it is hot here. Up to hamlet Le Faz, signs along the road indicate the gradient for the next kilometre.... read more

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A difficult climb, requiring good effort management and endurance. The temperature can vary considerably between the foot of the climb and the summit. The 2nd half of the climb is through forest. Open section with gentle slopes. The hardest part is between the exit of St Pierre-de-Chérennes and Le Faz with steep slopes.

Une ascension difficile, demande une bonne gestion de l'effort et de l'endurance. Variation de température qui peut s'avérer importante entre le pied et le sommet. La 2eme moitié de la montée se fait à travers la forêt. Portion dégagée à mis-pentes. La portion la plus dure se trouve entre la sortie de St Pierre-de-Chérennes et Le Faz avec des pentes soutenues.

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haroldslegers
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The first 10 kilometres of this climb (up to hamlet Le Faz) is known as Montée du Faz; I climbed 'm up to this hamlet in August 2023. It is a tricky climb as there are long stretches of 8-10％ rise and the climb is open (little shade): if there is no wind it is hot here. Up to hamlet Le Faz, signs along the road indicate the gradient for the next kilometre.

De eerste 10 kilometer van deze klim (tot in gehucht Le Faz) staat bekend als Montée du Faz, ik heb 'm tot dit gehucht in augustus 2023 beklommen. Het is een lastige klim, want er zijn lange stukken van 8 tot 10％ stijging en de klim is open (weinig schaduw): indien er geen wind is het hier warm. Tot gehucht Le Faz staan langs de weg bordjes die het stijgingspercentage voor de komende kilometer aangeven.

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Of the many accesses to the Mont Noir pass, this is probably the least attractive from a touristic point of view but also the most difficult. In particular, there is a very steep section after the intersection with the road to Presles... I have seen cyclists dismounting there several times! Be careful, the last part, in the huge forest of Coulmes, can be in bad condition. This is the case for all the access roads as soon as you approach the pass. So be careful on the way down, whatever route you choose.

Des nombreux accès au col du Mont Noir, c'est probablement le moins attrayant touristiquement parlant mais aussi le plus difficile. Il y a notamment un passage très pentu après l'intersection avec la route menant à Presles… j'y ai vu plusieurs fois des cyclistes mettre pied à terre ! Attention, la dernière partie, dans l'immense forêt des Coulmes, peut être en mauvais état. C'est d'ailleurs le cas de tous les accès, dès qu'on approche du col. Prudence donc à la descente, quel que soit l'itinéraire choisi.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:12:33
7 mph 01:33:50
9 mph 01:13:08
12 mph 00:54:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Mont Noir can be cycled from 4 sides. Col du Mont Noir from Cognin-les-Gorges is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Gervais via Col de Romeyere, Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes & Col du Mont Noir from Pont-en-Royans.

Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes 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 Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes 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 Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes is 11 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes is 6.9%.

Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.5%.

The summit of Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes is at 4665 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:12:33 to climb Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes. At 7 mph the time is 01:33:50, and at 9 mph 01:13:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:54:56 is an achievable time.

Col du Mont Noir from Saint-Pierre de Chérennes is located in the region Isère in France.

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