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Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard

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Elevation profile Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard

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Difficulty points 561
Length 3.2 mi
Average gradient 10.1%
Steepest segment 17.6%
Total ascent 1716 ft

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Beautiful scenery
19 hairpin turns
#28 toughest climb of Massif Central
#60 most elevation gain of Ardèche
#6 average steepest climb of Ardèche
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Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is a climb in the region Ardèche. It is 3.2 mi long and bridges 1716 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 561. The top of the ascent is located at 3143 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Saint-Jean Roure & Route du Cheylard

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The ascent of Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is a real test for any cyclist. This climb in the Ardèche region is about 5.0 kilometres long and covers 523 altimeters with an average gradient of 10.4%, as indicated on Climbfinder. This means you will have to work hard throughout the climb to move forward. From my own data, the gradient varies widely during the climb. Although the average is already high, there are sections where the gradient rises to as much as 17.7%. The climb starts w... read more

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The ascent of Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is a real test for any cyclist. This climb in the Ardèche region is about 5.0 kilometres long and covers 523 altimeters with an average gradient of 10.4%, as indicated on Climbfinder. This means you will have to work hard throughout the climb to move forward.

From my own data, the gradient varies widely during the climb. Although the average is already high, there are sections where the gradient rises to as much as 17.7%. The climb starts with a gradient of around 8.5%, but within a few metres this quickly rises to 16.3%. As soon as you start the climb, you are greeted by a road sign warning of a 15% rise, and you feel it in your legs immediately. The road goes steeply straight up, making it a particularly challenging climb.

What also stands out is that this climb has no flat or downhill sections whatsoever. From the moment you start, you keep climbing until you reach the top. This means you get no rests and have to constantly work hard.

When I tackled the climb, I had severely underestimated the route. The second climb of the day, Saint Jean Roure, proved to be a real ordeal. From the start, I was faced with gradients as high as 15%, having to manoeuvre from one short hairpin to another. The whole climb was a mental and physical challenge, but the view and satisfaction at the top made up for everything.

An interesting aspect of this climb is that it does not really have a clear ending. Therefore, it is wise to plan the descent via the Route de Saint-Agrève.

Conclusion: Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is a challenging climb that requires good preparation. The steep sections and lack of flat sections make this a real test even for experienced cyclists. Make sure you have plenty of water and energy with you, and plan your route carefully, especially the descent. This is a climb you won't soon forget!

De beklimming van Saint Jean Roure vanuit Le Cheylard is een echte beproeving voor iedere fietser. Deze klim in de regio Ardèche is ongeveer 5,0 kilometer lang en overbrugt 523 hoogtemeters met een gemiddeld stijgingspercentage van 10,4%, zoals aangegeven op Climbfinder. Dit betekent dat je tijdens de hele klim flink zult moeten werken om vooruit te komen.

Uit mijn eigen data blijkt dat het stijgingspercentage tijdens de klim sterk varieert. Hoewel het gemiddelde al hoog is, zijn er stukken waar de helling oploopt tot wel 17,7%. De klim begint met een stijgingspercentage van ongeveer 8,5%, maar binnen enkele meters stijgt dit al snel naar 16,3%. Zodra je aan de klim begint, word je begroet door een verkeersbord dat waarschuwt voor een stijging van 15%, en dat voel je direct in je benen. De weg gaat steil recht omhoog, wat het een bijzonder uitdagende klim maakt.

Wat ook opvalt, is dat deze klim geen enkele vlakke of afdalende stukken heeft. Vanaf het moment dat je begint, blijf je klimmen tot je de top bereikt. Dit betekent dat je geen rustmomenten krijgt en voortdurend hard moet werken.

Toen ik de klim aanging, had ik de route zwaar onderschat. De tweede klim van de dag, Saint Jean Roure, bleek een echte beproeving te zijn. Vanaf het begin werd ik geconfronteerd met stijgingspercentages van maar liefst 15%, waarbij ik van de ene korte haarspeldbocht naar de andere moest manoeuvreren. De hele klim was een mentale en fysieke uitdaging, maar het uitzicht en de voldoening op de top maakten alles goed.

Een interessant aspect van deze klim is dat hij niet echt een duidelijk einde heeft. Daarom is het verstandig om de afdaling te plannen via de Route de Saint-Agrève.

Conclusie: Saint Jean Roure vanuit Le Cheylard is een uitdagende klim die je goed moet voorbereiden. De steile secties en het ontbreken van vlakke stukken maken dit een echte test, zelfs voor ervaren fietsers. Zorg ervoor dat je voldoende water en energie bij je hebt, en plan je route zorgvuldig, vooral de afdaling. Dit is een klim die je niet snel zult vergeten!

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:38:46
7 mph 00:27:26
9 mph 00:21:23
12 mph 00:16:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saint Jean Roure can be cycled from 3 sides. Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Saint Jean Roure from Champchiroux & Monchamp from Le Cheylar.

Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard 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!

Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard 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!

Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is 3.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is 10.1%.

Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.6%.

The summit of Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is at 3143 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:38:46 to climb Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard. At 7 mph the time is 00:27:26, and at 9 mph 00:21:23. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:04 is an achievable time.

Saint Jean Roure from Le Cheylard is located in the region Ardèche in France.

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