Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets

Col du Pilon can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Pilon from Amplepuis & Col du Pilon from Valsonne.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets. 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 Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets 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 Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets is not a problem.

Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets is 12.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets is 2.4%.

Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 5.5%.

The summit of Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets is at 2392 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:31:43 to climb Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets. At 7 mph the time is 01:47:24, and at 9 mph 01:23:42. For the fastest cyclists, 01:02:53 is an achievable time.

Col du Pilon from Les Ponts Tarrets is located in the region Beaujolais in France.