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Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols

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Difficulty points 490
Length 5.9 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 12.3%
Total ascent 2106 ft

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Beautiful scenery
13 hairpin turns
#63 toughest climb of Massif Central
#29 most elevation gain of Ardèche
#78 longest climb of Ardèche
#56 average steepest climb of Ardèche
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Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols is a climb in the region Ardèche. It is 5.9 mi long and bridges 2106 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 490. The top of the ascent is located at 3222 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Route de l'Écomusée (D 253), D 253 & Chemin de Sainte-Marguerite

2.0 by djrochou
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Climb up to a relay station, so you'll inevitably have to make a U-turn on the same road. Road in perfect condition at the start, then in fair condition until the penultimate hamlet and then it gradually starts to get rough. Gravel, stones, pine cones, holes, etc at the end, making it quite treacherous on a road bike, both up and down, on gradients of 12％ in a straight line. The view at the top is worth the diversions, but the state of the road takes much of the pleasure out of the climb... read more

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Reviews (2)

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djrochou
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Climb up to a relay station, so you'll inevitably have to make a U-turn on the same road.
Road in perfect condition at the start, then in fair condition until the penultimate hamlet and then it gradually starts to get rough. Gravel, stones, pine cones, holes, etc at the end, making it quite treacherous on a road bike, both up and down, on gradients of 12％ in a straight line. The view at the top is worth the diversions, but the state of the road takes much of the pleasure out of the climb (and descent)

Montée à un relais donc forcément vous serez obligé de faire demi tour par la même route.
Route en parfait état au début, puis dans un état correct jusqu'à l'avant dernier hameau et puis petit à petit ça commence à se corser. Présence de gravillons, de pierres, de pommes de pin, de trous, etc sur la fin, la rendant assez périlleuse en vélo de route, que ce soit à la montée ou à la descente, sur des pentes à 12％ en ligne droite. La vue au sommet vaut le détour, mais l'état de la route enlève beaucoup au plaisir de la montée (et la descente)

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A dead-end climb with nice views over the valley and surrounding area. It was not the best road surface at the time (2007) but definitely a climb worth doing if you are in that area anyway

Eeen doodlopende beklimming met een mooi uitzicht over het dal en de omgeving. Het was toen (2007) niet al te best wegdek maar zeker een klim die de moeite waard is als je toch in die buurt bent

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:11:01
7 mph 00:50:16
9 mph 00:39:10
12 mph 00:29:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols 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!

Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols 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!

Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols is 5.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols is 6.8%.

Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols is at 3222 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:11:01 to climb Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols. At 7 mph the time is 00:50:16, and at 9 mph 00:39:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:29:26 is an achievable time.

Sainte-Marguerite from Chirols is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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