Col du Berthiand from Nurieux-Volognat
Col du Berthiand from Nurieux-Volognat: 3.3 km at 8.7% average and 287 m of climbing, up to 780 m.
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Elevation gain
- 287 m
- Average gradient
- 8.7 %
- Start altitude
- 499 m
- Road
- Minor road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 13.2 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 10.9 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 2 · 12.0%
- Above 8%
- 2.3 km (70% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 2.4 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 | 29 min | 6.9 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 19 min | 10.2 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 15 min | 13.4 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 | 9.2 % | 591 m |
| 2 | 12.0 % | 711 m |
| 3 | 4.6 % | 757 m |
| 4 (partial) | 8.3 % | 783 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Serrières-sur-Ain 6.3 km · 8.0 %
- From Poncin 14.8 km · 3.8 %
- From Matafelon-Granges 14.9 km · 3.8 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col du Berthiand?
The hardest climb of Col du Berthiand, from Nurieux-Volognat, is 3.3 km long for 287 m of ascent, i.e. 8.7% average.
What is the steepest part of Col du Berthiand?
The steepest 500 m sits at 13.2%, and the hardest kilometre is the 2th, at 12.0%.
How long does it take to climb Col du Berthiand from Nurieux-Volognat?
Col du Berthiand from Nurieux-Volognat takes about 19 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 10.2 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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