Col de Plainpalais
Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 76 out of 77 road cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges
Location: Les Déserts, Chambéry, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Road Cycling Rides to Col de Plainpalais
- Intermediate
48
Col de Plainpalais – Col de Plainpalais (1174 m) loop from La Brandière01:47
27.7km
850m
Intermediate23
Col de Plainpalais – Col de Plainpalais (1174 m) loop from Saint-François-de-Sales02:08
37.3km
870m
Expert4.4
(9)
264
Col des Prés — loop in the Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges03:13
54.3km
1,370m
Tips
The Col de Plainpalais from Chambéry is 16.2 km long with a total drop of 903 m. The average gradient is 5.57% with maximum gradients of 10.4%.
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•April 19, 2023
Lots of car traffic. Prioritize the ascent through the Bauges and the descent towards Chambéry.
translated by•May 17, 2022
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Location: Les Déserts, Chambéry, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Road Cycling Rides to Col de Plainpalais
- Intermediate
48
Col de Plainpalais – Col de Plainpalais (1174 m) loop from La Brandière01:47
27.7km
850m
Intermediate23
Col de Plainpalais – Col de Plainpalais (1174 m) loop from Saint-François-de-Sales02:08
37.3km
870m
Expert4.4
(9)
264
Col des Prés — loop in the Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges03:13
54.3km
1,370m
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