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Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron

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Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
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Elevation profile Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron

Statistics

Difficulty points 247
Length 7.1 mi
Average gradient 4.5%
Steepest segment 7.5%
Total ascent 1686 ft

Short recap

4 hairpin turns
#99 toughest climb of Ardèche
#61 most elevation gain of Ardèche
#58 longest climb of Ardèche
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Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron is a climb in the region Ardèche. It is 7.1 mi long and bridges 1686 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 247. The top of the ascent is located at 2608 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Route des Mines (D 7), Montée de la Casba & Montée de Belon (D 7)

4.0 by JeeP54
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A 42x23 ascent in 1 hour, starting from the Coiron. Not very difficult in itself, but it doesn't let you go from start to finish. The road conditions are more than good, just watch out for the cars as some of them cut the bends.... read more

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Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
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JeeP54
JeeP54
2 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A 42x23 ascent in 1 hour, starting from the Coiron. Not very difficult in itself, but it doesn't let you go from start to finish. The road conditions are more than good, just watch out for the cars as some of them cut the bends.

Montée en 1 heure, en 42x23 et ce en partant du Coiron. Pas très difficile en soi mais elle ne vous lâche pas du début à la fin. Etat de la route plus que bon, juste faire gaffe aux voitures car certains caisseux coupent les virages.

Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
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antoine8412
antoine8412
9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A steady climb on a surface that is in perfect summer condition. There is a spring 3 km from the summit. Little-travelled road. Very pleasant.

Montée régulière sur un revêtement en parfait été. Il y a une source à 3 km du sommet. Route peu fréquentée. Très agréable.

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djrochou
djrochou
1 y 4.0 00:41:57 (10.2 mph)
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It's actually the Col du Benas. A rolling pass, with regular gradients of around 4-5％, on a surface of exceptional quality (the road will be completely resurfaced in spring 2024). A road with very little traffic.

Il s'agit en réalité du Col du Benas. Col roulant, avec des pentes régulières aux alentours des 4-5％, sur un revêtement d'une qualité exceptionnel (route entièrement refaite à neuf au printemps 2024). Route qui plus est très peu fréquentée par les voitures.

Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:26:07
7 mph 01:00:58
9 mph 00:47:31
12 mph 00:35:42

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Bénas - Freyssenet can be cycled from 4 sides. Col du Bénas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Bénas from Saint Jean de Centenier, Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Lussas via Darbres & Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron. 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 Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron 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 Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron is not a problem.

Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron is 7.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron is 4.5%.

Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.5%.

The summit of Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron is at 2608 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:26:07 to climb Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron. At 7 mph the time is 01:00:58, and at 9 mph 00:47:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:42 is an achievable time.

Col du Bénas - Freyssenet from Privas via Route du Coiron is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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