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Sonchaux from Villeneuve

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 2 photos
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Statistics

Difficulty points 940
Length 5.5 mi
Average gradient 10%
Steepest segment 16.4%
Total ascent 2910 ft

Short recap

20 hairpin turns
#14 toughest climb of Vaud
#21 most elevation gain of Vaud
#39 longest climb of Vaud
#16 average steepest climb of Vaud
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Sonchaux from Villeneuve is a climb in the region Vaud. It is 5.5 mi long and bridges 2910 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10%, resulting in a difficulty score of 940. The top of the ascent is located at 4137 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Route de la Tour-Rouge & Route du Terravet

4.0 by Brandon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A beautiful road with one of the best views on the lake! There is little traffic and the road surface is excellent. The road is consistantly steep for the first 7.5km after which you enter the small town of Sonchaux where the road pitches up to a nasty 14％. The views over the lake make up for it though.... read more

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GabrielC49
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4 Mo 4.0
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The road is quiet, with little traffic. The scenery is magnificent, with mountains, trees and views of the lake. And the view at the summit is majestic. The slope is"steep" but steady for most of the way up. The last two kilometers are very steep, especially the last one. A magnificent climb.

La route est calme, peu passante. Les paysages sont magnifiques avec les montagnes, les arbres, la vue sur le lac. Et le point de vue au sommet est majestueux. La pente est "raide" mais régulière sur une très grande partie de la montée. Les deux derniers kilomètres sont très raides, surtout le dernier. Une magnifique montée.

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nhp
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9 Mo 4.0

This is a great climb. Very constantly steep and the last push to Sonchaux is brutal with all the steep Ks in the legs already. After you connect with other areas above Montreux and the Riviera.

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Brandon
Brandon
3 y 4.0

A beautiful road with one of the best views on the lake! There is little traffic and the road surface is excellent. The road is consistantly steep for the first 7.5km after which you enter the small town of Sonchaux where the road pitches up to a nasty 14％. The views over the lake make up for it though.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:06:16
7 mph 00:46:55
9 mph 00:36:33
12 mph 00:27:28

Road surface condition

86% 14% 0%
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86% 14% 0%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sonchaux can be cycled from 2 sides. Sonchaux from Villeneuve is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Sonchaux from Montreux.

Sonchaux from Villeneuve 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!

Sonchaux from Villeneuve belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Sonchaux from Villeneuve is 5.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Sonchaux from Villeneuve is 10%.

Sonchaux from Villeneuve has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.4%.

The summit of Sonchaux from Villeneuve is at 4137 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:06:16 to climb Sonchaux from Villeneuve. At 7 mph the time is 00:46:55, and at 9 mph 00:36:33. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:28 is an achievable time.

Sonchaux from Villeneuve is located in the region Vaud in Switzerland.

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