Col du Pin-Bouchain from Lay
Col du Pin-Bouchain from Lay: 10.9 km at 3.8% average and 415 m of climbing, up to 760 m.
- Distance
- 10.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 415 m
- Elevation loss
- 36 m
- Average gradient
- 3.8 %
- Start altitude
- 380 m
- Road
- Main road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 9.0 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 6.1 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 1 · 6.7%
- Above 8%
- 0.6 km (6% of the climb)
- Difficulty index
- 1.3 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 | 49 min | 13.4 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 35 min | 18.6 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 28 min | 23.0 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 | 6.7 % | 447 m |
| 2 | 1.9 % | 466 m |
| 3 | 0.2 % | 469 m |
| 4 | 5.8 % | 526 m |
| 5 | 6.0 % | 586 m |
| 6 | 1.0 % | 596 m |
| 7 | 2.2 % | 618 m |
| 8 | 4.6 % | 663 m |
| 9 | 5.9 % | 722 m |
| 10 | 3.1 % | 753 m |
| 11 (partial) | 0.8 % | 760 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Joux 4.7 km · 5.7 %
- From Amplepuis 7.4 km · 4.5 %
- From Tarare 8.6 km · 4.0 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col du Pin-Bouchain?
The hardest climb of Col du Pin-Bouchain, from Lay, is 10.9 km long for 415 m of ascent, i.e. 3.8% average.
What is the steepest part of Col du Pin-Bouchain?
The steepest 500 m sits at 9.0%, and the hardest kilometre is the 1th, at 6.7%.
How long does it take to climb Col du Pin-Bouchain from Lay?
Col du Pin-Bouchain from Lay takes about 35 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 18.6 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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