La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf

La Traverse can be cycled from 4 sides. Côte de Courreau / La Traverse is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via La Traverse from Montbrison, La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf & La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez.

You don't need special gearing for La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf. 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.

La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf is 9.8 mi long.

The average gradient of La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf is 4.2%.

La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.2%.

The summit of La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf is at 3468 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:58:01 to climb La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf. At 7 mph the time is 01:23:33, and at 9 mph 01:05:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:48:55 is an achievable time.

La Traverse from Mont Brison via Châtelneuf is located in the region Loire in France.