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La Petite Echelle

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Elevation profile La Petite Echelle

Statistics

Difficulty points 197
Length 2.6 mi
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest segment 13.1%
Total ascent 883 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
2 hairpin turns
#89 toughest climb of Vaud
#86 most elevation gain of Vaud
#88 longest climb of Vaud
#92 average steepest climb of Vaud
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La Petite Echelle is a climb in the region Vaud. It is 2.6 mi long and bridges 883 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 197. The top of the ascent is located at 4003 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 1 photo.

Road name: Route de la Petite Echelle

3.0 by djrochou
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
First part in Switzerland and 2nd part in France. A small, forestry-type road, but with no traffic at all. The Swiss part is quite steep, especially at the start, but mostly shaded. The French section is more open and very pleasant. There's a nice pass that allows you to cross from one country to another on a small road.... read more

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First part in Switzerland and 2nd part in France. A small, forestry-type road, but with no traffic at all. The Swiss part is quite steep, especially at the start, but mostly shaded. The French section is more open and very pleasant. There's a nice pass that allows you to cross from one country to another on a small road.

Première partie en Suisse et 2ème partie en France. Une petite route type "forestière" mais du coup avec une circulation inexistante. La partie Suisse est assez raide, surtout au début, mais en grande partie ombragée. La partie Française est plus dégagée et très agréable. Un col sympa qui permet de passer d'un pays à l'autre sur une petite route.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:31:28
7 mph 00:22:17
9 mph 00:17:22
12 mph 00:13:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Petite Echelle is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

La Petite Echelle 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, La Petite Echelle is not a problem.

La Petite Echelle is 2.6 mi long.

The average gradient of La Petite Echelle is 6.4%.

La Petite Echelle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.1%.

The summit of La Petite Echelle is at 4003 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:31:28 to climb La Petite Echelle. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:17, and at 9 mph 00:17:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:02 is an achievable time.

La Petite Echelle is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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