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Ponteil

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Elevation profile Ponteil

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Difficulty points 286
Length 2.6 mi
Average gradient 7.9%
Steepest segment 12.9%
Total ascent 1089 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
8 hairpin turns
#92 toughest climb of Serre Ponçon
#46 most elevation gain of Briançon
#54 longest climb of Briançon
#42 average steepest climb of Hautes Alpes
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Ponteil is a climb in the region Briançon. It is 2.6 mi long and bridges 1089 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 286. The top of the ascent is located at 4902 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road names: Pra de Pella & La Casse

3.0 by KaiFlorianM
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: German.
Pure relaxation because there is hardly any traffic, but it is relatively steep throughout. It's fun and the road surface in the marked area is good. After that comes gravel.... read more

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Pure relaxation because there is hardly any traffic, but it is relatively steep throughout. It's fun and the road surface in the marked area is good. After that comes gravel.

Entspannung pur weil kaum Verkehr, andererseits aber durchgehend relativ steil. Macht Spaß und der Straßenbelag im markierten Bereich ist gut. Danach kommt Schotter.

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If you are near Champcella anyway (or do the tour d'Izoard), this climb is nice to take along for extra altimeters.
It is super quiet and up to Le Ponteil the tarmac is very good. Soon after that it gets less and by the time it becomes gravel, it is high time to roll back to Champcella.

Als je toch bij Champcella in de buurt bent (of het rondje d'Izoard doet), is deze klim leuk om mee te nemen voor extra hoogtemeters.
Het is er super rustig en tot en met Le Ponteil is het asfalt heel goed. Snel daarna wordt het minder en tegen de tijd dat het gravel wordt, is het hoog tijd om terug te rollen naar Champcella.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:31:27
7 mph 00:22:16
9 mph 00:17:21
12 mph 00:13:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ponteil 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!

Ponteil 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, Ponteil is not a problem.

Ponteil is 2.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Ponteil is 7.9%.

Ponteil has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.9%.

The summit of Ponteil is at 4902 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:31:27 to climb Ponteil. At 7 mph the time is 00:22:16, and at 9 mph 00:17:21. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:02 is an achievable time.

Ponteil is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.

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