Col de la Forclaz from Queige
Col de la Forclaz from Queige: 4.2 km at 7.9% average and 332 m of climbing, up to 881 m.
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 332 m
- Average gradient
- 7.9 %
- Start altitude
- 545 m
- Road
- Minor departmental road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 12.0 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 8.6 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 2 · 9.1%
- Above 8%
- 1.6 km (38% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 2.6 Moderate
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 | 34 min | 7.6 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 23 min | 11.1 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 17 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 | 7.8 % | 622 m |
| 2 | 9.1 % | 713 m |
| 3 | 7.0 % | 783 m |
| 4 | 7.6 % | 859 m |
| 5 (partial) | 7.7 % | 876 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Ugine 6.4 km · 7.4 %
- From Albertville 11.1 km · 5.1 %
- From Césarches 9.0 km · 6.6 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col de la Forclaz?
The hardest climb of Col de la Forclaz, from Queige, is 4.2 km long for 332 m of ascent, i.e. 7.9% average.
What is the steepest part of Col de la Forclaz?
The steepest 500 m sits at 12.0%, and the hardest kilometre is the 2th, at 9.1%.
How long does it take to climb Col de la Forclaz from Queige?
Col de la Forclaz from Queige takes about 23 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 11.1 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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