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Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
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Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire
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Difficulty points 171
Length 1.4 mi
Average gradient 7.7%
Steepest segment 12.9%
Total ascent 581 ft

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Beautiful scenery
3 hairpin turns
#51 average steepest climb of Hautes Alpes
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Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire is a climb in the region Serre Ponçon. It is 1.4 mi long and bridges 581 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 171. The top of the ascent is located at 4777 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road name: D509T

3.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Once you've climbed up to Saint Apollinaire, which isn't exactly magical, it would be a shame not to continue on to the eponymous lake. The road is gentle and not too bad. The climb is pleasant. The lake isn't a marvel, but it's a pleasant place to stop. And the sculptor exhibiting his work is well worth the walk.... read more

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Reviews (4)

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GuillaumeP37
9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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can complete a climb to Saint Apollinaire with 2km quite steep, correct surface, magnificent view and the lake is worth the diversions, possible to drink a drink at the top but you must have liquid

peut compléter une montée a saint Apollinaire avec 2km assez raide , revêtement correct, vue magnifique et le lac vaut le détour , possible de boire un coup en haut mais il faut avoir du liquide

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MauriceB
1 y 2.0
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As there was no terrace to be found in Saint-Apollinaire, we decided to include this short climb to Lac de Saint-Apollinaire.

A short fun climb that ends at a lake with a campsite and a nice terrace. Great road surface, not too crowded and if you are in the area nice to take and enjoy the peace and quiet at the top by the lake.

Omdat er in Saint-Apollinaire geen terras te vinden was hebben we besloten deze korte klim naar het Lac de Saint-Apollinaire mee te pakken.

Een korte leuke klim die eindigt bij een meer met een camping en een leuk terrasje. Prima wegdek, niet te druk en als je in de buurt bent leuk om mee te pakken en boven te genieten van de rust aan het meertje.

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire
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Cromagnon
2 y 3.0
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Once you've climbed up to Saint Apollinaire, which isn't exactly magical, it would be a shame not to continue on to the eponymous lake. The road is gentle and not too bad. The climb is pleasant. The lake isn't a marvel, but it's a pleasant place to stop. And the sculptor exhibiting his work is well worth the walk.

Une fois que l’on est monté à Saint Apollinaire, qui n’a rien de magique, ce serait dommage de ne pas poursuivre vers le lac éponyme. La route est douce et plutôt pas moche. L’ascension est agréable. Le lac n’est pas une merveille mais la halte est plaisante. Et puis ce sculpteur qui expose ses œuvres vaut bien la balade.

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire
Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire
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NiekBenedict
5 y 4.0 00:09:50 (8.7 mph)
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Beautiful mountain road through alpine meadows and a piece of forest to a small mountain lake. Magnificent views! You can get a well-deserved drink or ice cream.

Mooie bergweg door Alpenweiden en een stukje bos naar een klein bergmeertje. Schitterend uitzicht! Je kunt boven een welverdiend drankje of ijsje halen.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:17:12
7 mph 00:12:10
9 mph 00:09:29
12 mph 00:07:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire 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!

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire 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, Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire is not a problem.

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire is 1.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire is 7.7%.

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.9%.

The summit of Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire is at 4777 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:17:12 to climb Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire. At 7 mph the time is 00:12:10, and at 9 mph 00:09:29. For the fastest cyclists, 00:07:07 is an achievable time.

Lac de Saint-Apollinaire from Saint-Apollinaire is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.

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