Col du Sentier

Statistics

Difficulty points	276
Length	5.5 mi
Average gradient	5%
Steepest segment	11.3%
Total ascent	1460 ft

Difficulty points

276

Length

5.5 mi

Average gradient

Steepest segment

11.3%

Total ascent

1460 ft

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Nice climb, started from our campsite Les Gorges du Haut-Bugey with 2 small climbs before arriving in Oynnax. Ascent to Col du Sentier nice and level and nice and quiet. At the top continue cycling for a bit and then you can take a ring road back to Apremont.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:06:31
7 mph	00:47:06
9 mph	00:36:42
12 mph	00:27:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col du Sentier. 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 Sentier 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 Sentier is not a problem.

Col du Sentier is 5.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Sentier is 5%.

Col du Sentier has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Col du Sentier is at 3238 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:06:31 to climb Col du Sentier. At 7 mph the time is 00:47:06, and at 9 mph 00:36:42. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:34 is an achievable time.

Col du Sentier is located in the region Ain in France.

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