Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade

Col du Pendu can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Pendu from Col du Bez.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade. 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 Pendu from Col de la Chavade is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade is 4.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade is 3.3%.

Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.7%.

The summit of Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade is at 4695 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:51:41 to climb Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade. At 7 mph the time is 00:36:36, and at 9 mph 00:28:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:25 is an achievable time.

Col du Pendu from Col de la Chavade is located in the region Ardèche in France.