Col de Bancillon

Massif Central, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Bancillon

from Clermont-Ferrand

CAT 3

Distance

3.4km

Elevation

180m

Avg %

5.3%

Max %

10.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 551 m in Massif Central, France, Col de Bancillon is a Category 3 cycling climb. The climb from Clermont-Ferrand covers 3.4 km at 5.3% average, gaining 180 m, with ramps up to 10.9%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.2%, around km 2.3. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.0. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.