Col du Verdun from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or
Col du Verdun from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or: 6.9 km at 6.8% average and 471 m of climbing, up to 585 m.
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 471 m
- Elevation loss
- 47 m
- Average gradient
- 6.8 %
- Start altitude
- 167 m
- Road
- Minor departmental road
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Steepest 500 m
- 16.7 %
- Hardest 2 km
- 11.7 %
- Hardest kilometre
- km 1 · 12.2%
- Above 8%
- 2.8 km (41% 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 | 48 min | 8.6 km/h |
| 3.0 W/kg — 210 W | 33 min | 12.5 km/h |
| 4.0 W/kg — 280 W | 26 min | 16.2 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 | 12.2 % | 288 m |
| 2 | 9.8 % | 387 m |
| 3 | 4.0 % | 427 m |
| 4 | 0.6 % | 434 m |
| 5 | 8.9 % | 522 m |
| 6 | 3.6 % | 558 m |
| 7 (partial) | 3.6 % | 590 m |
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The other climbs of this col
- From Lissieu 7.0 km · 5.1 %
- From Poleymieux-au-Mont-d'Or 3.9 km · 5.7 %
- From Limonest 3.6 km · 4.7 %
- From Curis-au-Mont-d'Or 7.9 km · 5.4 %
Frequently asked questions
How long is the climb to Col du Verdun?
The hardest climb of Col du Verdun, from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or, is 6.9 km long for 471 m of ascent, i.e. 6.8% average.
What is the steepest part of Col du Verdun?
The steepest 500 m sits at 16.7%, and the hardest kilometre is the 1th, at 12.2%.
How long does it take to climb Col du Verdun from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or?
Col du Verdun from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or takes about 33 min at 3.0 W/kg, i.e. 12.5 km/h on average. The page gives three levels and their assumptions.
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