Col de la Croix Paquet from Tarare
Col de la Croix Paquet from Tarare: 2.4 km at 7.8% average and 190 m of climbing, up to 597 m.
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Elevation gain
- 190 m
- Average gradient
- 7.8 %
- Start altitude
- 403 m
- Road
- Minor departmental road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 12.6 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 8.7 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 2 · 10.4%
- Above 8%
- 1.0 km (41% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 1.5 Easy
FIETS index: Δaltitude² / (10 × distance) + max(0, summit altitude − 1,000) / 1,000, lengths in metres. How this index works (article in French)
How long does it take?
| Level | Estimated time | Average speed |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 W/kg — 140 W | 19 min | 7.6 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 13 min | 11.2 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 10 min | 14.5 km/h |
Estimated for a 70 kg rider on a 9 kg bike, in still air, at a steady effort and without stopping. Wind, a stop at the fountain or a wheel to sit on move these figures by several minutes.
The route
Climb profile
- 10% and above
- 8 to 10%
- 6 to 8%
- 4 to 6%
- under 4%
Kilometre by kilometre
| Km | Gradient | Altitude at the top of the km |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 % | 456 m |
| 2 | 10.4 % | 560 m |
| 3 (partial) | 7.8 % | 593 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Saint-Clément-sur-Valsonne 2.1 km · 9.8 %
- From Valsonne 4.2 km · 3.8 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col de la Croix Paquet?
The hardest climb of Col de la Croix Paquet, from Tarare, is 2.4 km long for 190 m of ascent, i.e. 7.8% average.
What is the steepest part of Col de la Croix Paquet?
The steepest 500 m sits at 12.6%, and the hardest kilometre is the 2th, at 10.4%.
How long does it take to climb Col de la Croix Paquet from Tarare?
Col de la Croix Paquet from Tarare takes about 13 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 11.2 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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