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Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

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Elevation profile Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux

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Difficulty points 259
Length 4.9 mi
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest segment 14.6%
Total ascent 1165 ft

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2 hairpin turns
#79 toughest climb of Ain
#81 most elevation gain of Ain
#59 longest climb of Ain
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Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is a climb in the region Ain. It is 4.9 mi long and bridges 1165 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 259. The top of the ascent is located at 1985 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Route de l'Abergement de Varey & Route de Nivollet

3.0 by PhilippeDM
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Cool climb. Heavier than expected. Almost no traffic.... read more

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Cool climb. Heavier than expected. Almost no traffic.

Toffe klim. Zwaarder dan verwacht. Bijna geen verkeer.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:59:37
7 mph 00:42:13
9 mph 00:32:54
12 mph 00:24:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Nivollet can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Nivollet from Saint Rambert en Bugey is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux. 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 Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux 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 Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is not a problem.

Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is 4.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is 4.5%.

Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.

The summit of Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is at 1985 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:59:37 to climb Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux. At 7 mph the time is 00:42:13, and at 9 mph 00:32:54. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:43 is an achievable time.

Col du Nivollet from Saint-Jean-le-Vieux is located in the region Ain in France.

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