Col des Écharmeaux from Propières
Col des Écharmeaux from Propières: 2.5 km at 6.1% average and 153 m of climbing, up to 712 m.
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Elevation gain
- 153 m
- Average gradient
- 6.1 %
- Start altitude
- 567 m
- Road
- Minor road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 10.0 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 7.5 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 1 · 7.8%
- Above 8%
- 1.0 km (40% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 0.8 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 | 16 min | 9.4 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 11 min | 13.7 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 9 min | 17.5 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 % | 645 m |
| 2 | 7.3 % | 718 m |
| 3 (partial) | -1.0 % | 713 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Belleroche 3.4 km · 6.2 %
- From Saint-Didier-sur-Beaujeu 11.4 km · 3.6 %
- From Poule-les-Écharmeaux 5.4 km · 4.1 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col des Écharmeaux?
The hardest climb of Col des Écharmeaux, from Propières, is 2.5 km long for 153 m of ascent, i.e. 6.1% average.
What is the steepest part of Col des Écharmeaux?
The steepest 500 m sits at 10.0%, and the hardest kilometre is the 1th, at 7.8%.
How long does it take to climb Col des Écharmeaux from Propières?
Col des Écharmeaux from Propières takes about 11 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 13.7 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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