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Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman

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Elevation profile Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman

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Difficulty points 426
Length 8.4 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 13.2%
Total ascent 2195 ft

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Beautiful scenery
6 hairpin turns
#57 most elevation gain of Haute Savoie
#26 longest climb of Haute Savoie
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Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman is a climb in the region Haute Savoie. It is 8.4 mi long and bridges 2195 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 426. The top of the ascent is located at 3455 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route du Chef-Lieu, Route de Rys, Route de Thollon & D 24

4.0 by MaxJ90
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Nice climb on a road in good condition. Sometimes a bit too much traffic. Ascent in 2 main stages. 1st part long and steady between 5 and 7 % to the hamlet of Laprau. A 2km fold before the final section. 2km steeper at the end at around 8% before reaching the station.... read more

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Nice climb on a road in good condition. Sometimes a bit too much traffic. Ascent in 2 main stages. 1st part long and steady between 5 and 7 % to the hamlet of Laprau. A 2km fold before the final section. 2km steeper at the end at around 8% before reaching the station.

Belle montée sur une route en bonne état. Parfois un peu beaucoup de passage. Montée en 2 temps majeurs. 1ère partie longue et régulière entre 5 et 7 % jusqu'au hameau de Laprau. Replat de 2km avant la partie finale. 2km plus raide sur la fin vers 8% avant d'atteindre la station.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:41:03
7 mph 01:11:32
9 mph 00:55:45
12 mph 00:41:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman. 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.

Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman 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!

Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman is 8.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman is 5%.

Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman is at 3455 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:41:03 to climb Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman. At 7 mph the time is 01:11:32, and at 9 mph 00:55:45. For the fastest cyclists, 00:41:53 is an achievable time.

Mont Chalon / Thollon les Mémises from Lac Léman is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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