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Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens

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6 reviews | Elevation profile | 19 photos
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
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Elevation profile Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens

Statistics

Difficulty points 545
Length 5.8 mi
Average gradient 6.9%
Steepest segment 12.7%
Total ascent 2110 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
13 hairpin turns
#74 toughest climb of Provence
#84 most elevation gain of Provence
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Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens is a climb in the region Provence. It is 5.8 mi long and bridges 2110 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 545. The top of the ascent is located at 5581 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 19 photos.

Road name: Route Forestière du Lachens

3.0 by Keralgwen
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
After 120km, including the Col de Buis, I followed up with this difficult climb. So my legs were already tired. The road is not very smooth, with many irregularities and a lot of gravel. There are no shadows at the end of the climb. Watch out for the descent, which requires a great deal of care and attention, and you'll be shaken ... The view at the top is well worth the detour and the effort.... read more

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Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
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Reviews (6)

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Keralgwen
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9 h 3.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

After 120km, including the Col de Buis, I followed up with this difficult climb. So my legs were already tired. The road is not very smooth, with many irregularities and a lot of gravel. There are no shadows at the end of the climb. Watch out for the descent, which requires a great deal of care and attention, and you'll be shaken ... The view at the top is well worth the detour and the effort.

Après 120km dont le Col de Buis, j’ai enchaîné avec cette difficile ascension. Les jambes étaient donc déjà entamées. La route ne rend pas bien, elle comporte de nombreuses irrégularité et beaucoup de gravillons. La fin de l’ascension ne comporte pas d’ombre. Attention à la descente qui nécessite une grande attention et on est secoué … La vue en haut vaut largement le détour et l’effort.

Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens
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AukeJ
AukeJ
1 y 3.0
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Nice climb that is easy to do. Did this one on the mountain bike with the gravel road on the other side of Montagne Lachens as the descent.

By road bike, you really have to go back the same way anyway.
Very little traffic and the road was in good condition.

Leuke klim die goed te doen is. Deze gedaan op de mountainbike met als afdaling de gravel weg aan de andere kant van Montagne Lachens.

Met de wegfiets moet je toch echt dezelfde weg terug.
Zeer weinig verkeer en de weg was in goede staat.

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braintag
braintag
3 y 4.0
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At the moment, they are working on the road at this col. Many stones and a big gully in the road. For the climb this is not a problem but the descent is link now.

Otherwise, a beautiful climb. I didn't realise during the climb that it had percentages of 10％ and more. Well doable

Momenteel wordt er op deze col aan de weg gewerkt. Veel steentjes en een flinke geul in de weg. Voor de klim is dat geen probleem maar de afdaling is er link nu.

Verder een prachtige klim. Ik had tijdens het klimmen niet door dat er percentages van 10％ en meer in zaten. Goed te doen

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achatelet
achatelet
4 y 3.0
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High percentages but as the climb isn't too long, it goes well! Small challenge with the percentages over 10％

Pourcentages élevés mais comme la montée n'est pas trop longue, ça se fait bien ! Petit challenge avec les pourcentages à plus de 10％

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LucJansen
LucJansen premium
5 y 5.0 00:55:09 (6.3 mph)
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Ascent on 2 April 2021. As the climb is on the north side, it can get quite cold. After 2 weeks of warm and pleasant weather, there was still snow along the road. The road surface is reasonable, but you have to be careful on the descents! Just before reaching the summit (continue to the gate), there is a bend to the right. There is the Col du Lachens, which also serves as a platform for paragliding. Little traffic in spring and autumn.

Montée le 2 avril 2021. Comme la montée se fait sur le côté nord, il peut faire assez froid. Après 2 semaines de temps chaud et agréable, il y avait encore de la neige le long de la route. La surface de la route est raisonnable, mais dans les descentes, il faut faire attention ! Juste avant d'atteindre le sommet (continuez jusqu'au portail), il y a un virage à droite. Il y a le Col du Lachens, qui sert également de plate-forme pour le parapente. Peu de trafic au printemps et en automne.

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Gringo
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5 y 4.0 00:36:11 (9.6 mph)
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The roof of the Var. From the coast in 75km to over 1700m altitude. Beautiful climb, also a beautiful road to it. During the last 10km you will see nothing and nobody. At the top there is nothing but a military post. View is beautiful.

Het dak van de Var. Vanaf de kust in 75km naar ruim 1700m hoogte. Prachtige klim, ook een prachtige weg er naartoe. Tijdens de laatste 10km kom je niets en niemand tegen. Boven is ook niets behalve een militaire post. Uitzicht is prachtig.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:10:03
7 mph 00:49:35
9 mph 00:38:38
12 mph 00:29:02

Road surface condition

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Traffic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens 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!

Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens 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!

Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens is 5.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens is 6.9%.

Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.7%.

The summit of Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens is at 5581 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:10:03 to climb Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens. At 7 mph the time is 00:49:35, and at 9 mph 00:38:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:02 is an achievable time.

Lachens from Col de Clavel via Route Forestière du Lachens is located in the region Provence in France.

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