Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin

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Difficulty points	156
Length	5.1 mi
Average gradient	3.6%
Steepest segment	10.9%
Total ascent	968 ft

Difficulty points

156

Length

5.1 mi

Average gradient

3.6%

Steepest segment

10.9%

Total ascent

968 ft

Short recap

#11 toughest climb of Nièvre

#8 most elevation gain of Nièvre

#82 longest climb of Burgundy-Franche-Comté

#88 average steepest climb of Nièvre

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Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin

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Nice climb through the forest, not fierce, last bit turns around to the transmitter mast. Morvan is cycling gem!

gusvelo

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The climb is relatively long, but the gradients are not unbearable. The best thing about this climb is that it takes you to the highest point in the Morvan massif: Haut Folin.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:02:05
7 mph	00:43:57
9 mph	00:34:15
12 mph	00:25:44

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Frequently Asked Questions

Haut Folin can be cycled from 6 sides. Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Haut Folin from Les Grandes Pâtures via Col du Haut Folin, Haut Folin from La Bise, Haut Folin from Saint Prix, Haut Folin from Hameau du Chatelet & Haut Folin from Pont d'Yonne via Arleuf.

You don't need special gearing for Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin. 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.

Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin 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, Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin is not a problem.

Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin is 5.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin is 3.6%.

Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.9%.

The summit of Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin is at 2966 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:02:05 to climb Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:57, and at 9 mph 00:34:15. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:44 is an achievable time.

Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin is located in the region Nièvre in France.

Haut Folin from Arleuf via Col du Haut Folin

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