La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez

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 Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez. 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 Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez 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 Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez is 11.8 mi long.

The average gradient of La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez is 4%.

La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.6%.

The summit of La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez is at 3468 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:22:20 to climb La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez. At 7 mph the time is 01:40:46, and at 9 mph 01:18:32. For the fastest cyclists, 00:59:00 is an achievable time.

La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez is located in the region Loire in France.