Col du Sapenay from La Biolle

Statistics

Difficulty points	322
Length	8.7 mi
Average gradient	3.9%
Steepest segment	10%
Total ascent	1801 ft

Difficulty points

322

Length

8.7 mi

Average gradient

3.9%

Steepest segment

10%

Total ascent

1801 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#96 longest climb of Savoie

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FrostyRemo ^premium

1 y 3.0

Fun climb out of Aix-les-bains to kick off our French Alps campaign, winding our way up through farmland, villages and forest.

christine ^premium

2 y 4.0

lovely, relatively easy, unknown climb! quiet roads, wonderful wide views over fields and lake bourget. great descending thru a few switchbacks. everything is so green - ridden on 24/5/2024.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:44:34
7 mph	01:14:02
9 mph	00:57:41
12 mph	00:43:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col du Sapenay from La Biolle. 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 from La Biolle 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 from La Biolle is 8.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Sapenay from La Biolle is 3.9%.

Col du Sapenay from La Biolle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Col du Sapenay from La Biolle is at 2943 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:44:34 to climb Col du Sapenay from La Biolle. At 7 mph the time is 01:14:02, and at 9 mph 00:57:41. For the fastest cyclists, 00:43:20 is an achievable time.

Col du Sapenay from La Biolle is located in the region Savoie in France.

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