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Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher

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14 reviews | Elevation profile | 11 photos
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
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Statistics

Difficulty points 207
Length 2.4 mi
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest segment 11.5%
Total ascent 840 ft

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9 hairpin turns
#68 average steepest climb of Cévennes
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Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher is a climb in the region Ardèche. It is 2.4 mi long and bridges 840 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 207. The top of the ascent is located at 1138 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 14 reviews of this climb and uploaded 11 photos.

Road name: D161

3.0 by SSCHOONEN
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Nice twisty spicy climb! Other side is slightly less steep!... read more

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Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
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Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher
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Reviews (14)

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SSCHOONEN
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10 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Nice twisty spicy climb! Other side is slightly less steep!

Lekkere bochtige pittige klim! Andere zijde is iets minder steil!

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TimvanDorst
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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Curvier, tougher and prettier than the other side. At the top you have a nice view

Bochtiger, zwaarder en mooier dan de andere kant. Bovenop heb je een mooi uitzicht

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artesuave
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1 y 4.0
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God what a beautiful climb. It is a pity that the climb on climbfinder already starts at the bridge, because this makes you secretly misjudge the difficulty. The climb really only starts (far) after the bridge. And from there it is really hard work. Especially the last part, the hairpin section is in double figures with sections up to 13％ according to my Garmin.

God wat een prachtige klimmetje. Het is ergens wel jammer dat hier op climbfinder de klim al op de brug begint, want daardoor verkijk je je stiekem wel op de zwaarte. De klim begint echt pas (ver) na de klim. En vanaf daar is het echt afzien. Vooral het laatste stukje, de haarspeldsectie is in de dubbele cijfers met stukken tot 13％ aldus mijn Garmin.

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NiekBenedict
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1 y 4.0
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Lovely climb and turn to the little church. Beautiful views, which you cannot enjoy until you reach the top with sour legs. Didn't encounter any traffic, and that on an afternoon in August.

Heerlijk klimmen en draaien naar het kerkje. Fraaie vergezichten, waar je pas van kunt genieten als je met verzuurde benen boven bent. Geen verkeer tegengekomen, en dat op een middag in augustus.

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Dylanvl
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1 y 4.0 00:17:51 (8.1 mph)
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A fun climb that starts moderately but becomes hugely difficult towards the end. There are a number of hairpin bends along the way. You can do the last and steepest part, but there the stones are quite loose so you really have to pay attention when going down. This climb also offers a great view of the whole area at the top.

Een leuke klim die gematigd begint maar naar het einde toe enorm lastig wordt. Onderweg zijn een aantal haarspeldbochten. Het laatste en steilste gedeelte kan je doen maar daar liggen de steentjes wel redelijk los dus naar beneden moet je wel echt opletten. Deze klim geeft bovendien op de top een prachtig uitzicht over heel de omgeveving.

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raphael26290
raphael26290
3 y 4.0
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This is the essential steep section to add to the D+ when cycling the Ardèche gorges. The climb up to the cross is enough, the remaining dead end is a hell of a way to get back down.

Le raidillon indispensable pour ajouter du D+ lorsqu'on fait les gorges de l'Ardèche à vélo. La montée jusqu'à la croix suffit, le bout restant en impasse est surtout un enfer à redescendre.

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Keet
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4 y 3.0
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Upper part with short bends to the church is nice and spicy. Descent to La Bastide is fine. The dead end last piece to the real top is not really necessary in my opinion.

Bovenste gedeelte met korte bochten tot het kerkje is lekker pittig. Afdaling naar La Bastide is prima. Het doodlopende laatste stukje naar de echte top is niet echt noodzakelijk wat mij betreft.

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Martijn85
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5 y 3.0
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Nice climb. There is a campsite on both sides of the climb. We stayed at RCN La Bastide campsite. It's fun to drive up this climb from both sides if you have some spare time.

Leuke klim. Aan beide kanten van de klim ligt een camping. Wij zaten op camping RCN La Bastide. Leuk om deze klim van beide kanten op te rijden als je even tijd over hebt.

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Theo Willemse
6 y
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A spicy second part. At the end several wrong hairpin bends so the climbing percentages are well above 10%. In the beginning with reserve up. Always have some left for the small bend at about 200 meters before the summit.

Een pittig tweede deel. Op het laatst diverse haardspeldbochten die verkeerd liggen waardoor de klimpercentages ruim boven de 10% uit komen. In het begin met reserve omhoog. Altijd nog wat overhouden voor het knikje op circa 200 meter voor de top.

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Tim Melisse
9 y
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Nice spicy climb especially the last part!

Leuke pittige klim vooral laatste stuk!

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Geert
10 y
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Strong calf bite, nice run up to finish the mountain with a tough final part !

Flinke kuitenbijter, mooi aanloop om met een pittig eindstuk de berg te kunnen voltooien !

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Marco
10 y
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Nice climb to ride as a time trial

Leuke klim om als tijdrit op te rijden

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Frans Provoost
10 y
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A tough climb, the sting is in the tail.

Pittige klim, venijn zit in de staart.

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Cycle for ever
11 y
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First half is flat, but the last kilometer and a half hurts. Halfway there is a possibility to cut off a few hundred meters but then you cycle a hundred meters with a gradient of 18%. Combine with the rocher from the d11.

Eerste helft voor je gevoel vlak, maar de laatste anderhalve kilometer doet pijn. Halverwege nog de mogelijkheid om een paar honderd meter af te snijden maar dan fiets je honderd meter met een stijgingspercentage van 18%. Combineren met de rocher vanaf de d11.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:29:02
7 mph 00:20:33
9 mph 00:16:01
12 mph 00:12:02

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rocher de Sampzon can be cycled from 2 sides. Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Rocher de Sampzon via Route de la Bastide.

Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher 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!

Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher 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, Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher is not a problem.

Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher is 2.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher is 6.6%.

Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.5%.

The summit of Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher is at 1138 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:29:02 to climb Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher. At 7 mph the time is 00:20:33, and at 9 mph 00:16:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:02 is an achievable time.

Rocher de Sampzon via Route du Rocher is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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