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Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 15 photos
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Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix
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Statistics

Difficulty points 579
Length 4.5 mi
Average gradient 8.8%
Steepest segment 12.3%
Total ascent 2106 ft

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25 hairpin turns
#37 average steepest climb of Savoie
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Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 4.5 mi long and bridges 2106 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 579. The top of the ascent is located at 3399 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 15 photos.

3.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A narrow and very pretty little road that zigzags frantically! 25 hairpins in 7.3km! The road isn't immaculate, but it's still very rideable and pleasant. The last 800 metres are on easy sandy gravel. No difficulty for a road bike. In autumn, however, the ground was littered with chestnuts. Beware, the gradients are not at all trivial. It climbs well and all the way. Some very serious sections. The forest is wild and the switchbacks are magnificent. It's fairly short and ther... read more

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Reviews (2)

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Cromagnon
8 Mo 3.0
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A narrow and very pretty little road that zigzags frantically!
25 hairpins in 7.3km!
The road isn't immaculate, but it's still very rideable and pleasant.
The last 800 metres are on easy sandy gravel. No difficulty for a road bike. In autumn, however, the ground was littered with chestnuts.
Beware, the gradients are not at all trivial. It climbs well and all the way. Some very serious sections.
The forest is wild and the switchbacks are magnificent. It's fairly short and there's never a dull moment.
No vehicles.
At the top, just a few pretty chalets try to make up a hamlet that nobody has named. Unless Le Grand Planbois is the name of this hilltop district of Rognaix... The sign does exist, but it's at the level of the last house.
On second thoughts, I'll go with that.

To sum up, it's a short but solid climb, with wild undergrowth, stunning bends and absolute peace and quiet.
Not bad!

Une étroite et très mignonne petite route qui zigzague avec frénésie !
25 épingles en 7,3km !
La route n’est pas impeccable mais elle reste très praticable et agréable.
Les 800 derniers mètres se font sur du gravel sablonneux facile. Aucune difficulté avec un vélo de route. Par contre, à l’automne, le sol était jonché de châtaignes.
Attention, les pourcentages ne sont pas du tout anecdotiques. Ça grimpe bien et tout au long du parcours. Quelques passages bien sérieux.
La forêt est sauvage et les lacets sont magnifiques. C’est assez court et on ne s’ennuie pas.
Aucun véhicule.
En haut, juste de jolis chalets tentent de composer un hameau auquel personne ne semble avoir donné de nom. A moins que Le Grand Planbois soit le nom de ce quartier perché de Rognaix… Le panneau existe bien mais il est posé au niveau de la dernière maison…
À bien y réfléchir, je retiens cette hypothèse.
Et contrairement à ce qu’affirme le commentaire de Serge, cette montée ne finit pas en cul de sac. C’est juste que la route devient un chemin gravel, du gravel light qui n’abîme pas les vélos…
Et oui, là-haut, une fois la montée achevée, il y a bien une vue sur la chaîne de montagnes. Peut-être serait-il préférable d’aller au bout des ascensions pour en parler plus justement ?
En guise de résumé, une montée courte mais solide, des sous-bois sauvages, des virages épatants et le calme absolu.
Pas mal du tout !

Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix
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2 y 2.0 00:57:00 (4.7 mph)
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Done on 24th October 2020.
Small road in the woods above Rognaix ( Savoie ) the tarmac itself isn't bad but the scenery isn't great, it ends in a cul de sac.

Fait le 24 octobre 2020.
Petite route dans les bois au dessus de Rognaix ( Savoie ) le bitume en lui même n'est pas mauvais mais niveau paysage rien de terrible, ça se termine en cul de sac.
La pente est parfois très forte avec fréquents passages au dessus de 12% et parfois au dessus de 15%

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:54:27
7 mph 00:38:33
9 mph 00:30:02
12 mph 00:22:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix 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!

Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix 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!

Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix is 4.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix is 8.8%.

Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix is at 3399 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:54:27 to climb Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix. At 7 mph the time is 00:38:33, and at 9 mph 00:30:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:34 is an achievable time.

Le Grand Planbois from Rognaix is located in the region Savoie in France.

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