Côte de Saint Héand

Côte de Saint Héand can be cycled from 3 sides. Côte de Saint Héand is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Petit Meyrieux from L'Étrat & Saint Héand from Chamboeuf.

You don't need special gearing for Côte de Saint Héand. 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.

Côte de Saint Héand 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, Côte de Saint Héand is not a problem.

Côte de Saint Héand is 5.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Côte de Saint Héand is 3.8%.

Côte de Saint Héand has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.1%.

The summit of Côte de Saint Héand is at 2382 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:02:40 to climb Côte de Saint Héand. At 7 mph the time is 00:44:22, and at 9 mph 00:34:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:58 is an achievable time.

Côte de Saint Héand is located in the region Loire in France.