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Col du Sapenay

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 1 photo
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Elevation profile Col du Sapenay

Statistics

Difficulty points 439
Length 4.9 mi
Average gradient 7.4%
Steepest segment 9.4%
Total ascent 1903 ft

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Beautiful scenery
11 hairpin turns
#100 toughest climb of Jura
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Col du Sapenay is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 4.9 mi long and bridges 1903 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 439. The top of the ascent is located at 2943 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Route du Sapenay

4.0 by Falzarego
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Nice col that occasionally offers nice views of the lac du bourget,the road surface is very good and very quiet in terms of traffic.The hairpin bends give a nice feeling and even though you ride a large part in the forest,you can still enjoy some views between the trees.This col is very pleasant and the descent to Rumilly is nice.... read more

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Falzarego
Falzarego
2 y 4.0
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Nice col that occasionally offers nice views of the lac du bourget,the road surface is very good and very quiet in terms of traffic.The hairpin bends give a nice feeling and even though you ride a large part in the forest,you can still enjoy some views between the trees.This col is very pleasant and the descent to Rumilly is nice.

Mooie col die af en toe mooi zicht biedt op het lac du bourget,het wegdek ligt er heel goed bij en heel rustig qua verkeer.De haarspeldbochten geven een fijn gevoel en ondanks dat je een groot gedeelte in het bos rijdt,kan je tussen de bomen toch nog genieten van wat uitzichten.Deze col is heel aangenaam en de afdaling naar Rumilly is lekker meegenomen.

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2 y 4.0 00:34:08 (8.6 mph)
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A pretty, hidden pass.
There aren't any incredible views up there, but it's a pleasant climb, with few cars, open country at first and then forest.
Mostly climbed in 34/19

Un joli col caché.
Il n'y a pas de vue incroyable là-haut, mais la montée est agréable, peu empruntée par les voitures, à découvert au début puis en forêt.
Monté principalement en 34/19

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Bob
Bob
5 y 4.0 00:37:00 (7.9 mph)
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Nice steep but steady climb just above the Bourget lake. Little traffic and good tarmac.

Mooie stijle maar gelijkmatige beklimming net boven het meer van Bourget. Weinig verkeer en goed asfalt.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:58:45
7 mph 00:41:36
9 mph 00:32:25
12 mph 00:24:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Sapenay can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Sapenay from Chindrieux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Sapenay from La Biolle & Col du Sapenay from Rumilly.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Sapenay. 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 Sapenay is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col du Sapenay is 4.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Sapenay is 7.4%.

Col du Sapenay has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Col du Sapenay is at 2943 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:58:45 to climb Col du Sapenay. At 7 mph the time is 00:41:36, and at 9 mph 00:32:25. For the fastest cyclists, 00:24:21 is an achievable time.

Col du Sapenay is located in the region Savoie in France.

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