Col du Pin-Bouchain from Joux
Col du Pin-Bouchain from Joux: 4.7 km at 5.7% average and 269 m of climbing, up to 760 m.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 269 m
- Average gradient
- 5.7 %
- Start altitude
- 490 m
- Road
- Minor road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 13.1 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 8.0 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 3 · 7.7%
- Above 8%
- 0.8 km (17% 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 | 28 min | 10.0 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 20 min | 14.4 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 15 min | 18.3 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 % | 542 m |
| 2 | 3.6 % | 578 m |
| 3 | 7.7 % | 655 m |
| 4 | 5.7 % | 713 m |
| 5 (partial) | 6.3 % | 758 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Amplepuis 7.4 km · 4.5 %
- From Tarare 8.6 km · 4.0 %
- From Lay 10.9 km · 3.8 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col du Pin-Bouchain?
The hardest climb of Col du Pin-Bouchain, from Joux, is 4.7 km long for 269 m of ascent, i.e. 5.7% average.
What is the steepest part of Col du Pin-Bouchain?
The steepest 500 m sits at 13.1%, and the hardest kilometre is the 3th, at 7.7%.
How long does it take to climb Col du Pin-Bouchain from Joux?
Col du Pin-Bouchain from Joux takes about 20 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 14.4 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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