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Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise

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Elevation profile Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise

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Difficulty points 416
Length 7.5 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 10.8%
Total ascent 1969 ft

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7 hairpin turns
#73 most elevation gain of Haute Savoie
#37 longest climb of Haute Savoie
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Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is a climb in the region Haute Savoie. It is 7.5 mi long and bridges 1969 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 416. The top of the ascent is located at 4400 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Saint-Blaise, Rue Principale, Route du Salève & Route du Château

3.0 by FranoisXavierS
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Very nice climb. The initial climb by Mont Sion gets the leg a bit hot. Then, the "Col des pitons" is quite pleasant. Awesome views on the alps.... read more

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Very nice climb. The initial climb by Mont Sion gets the leg a bit hot. Then, the "Col des pitons" is quite pleasant. Awesome views on the alps.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:30:24
7 mph 01:04:00
9 mph 00:49:52
12 mph 00:37:28

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise. 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 Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise 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 Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is 7.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is 5%.

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.8%.

The summit of Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is at 4400 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:30:24 to climb Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise. At 7 mph the time is 01:04:00, and at 9 mph 00:49:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:28 is an achievable time.

Mont Salève / Col des Pitons from Mont Sion via Saint Blaise is located in the region Haute Savoie in France.

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