Col de la Mallebranche

French Alps, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de la Mallebranche

from Sallenôves

CAT 3

Distance

11.8km

Elevation

329m

Avg %

2.8%

Max %

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de la Mallebranche is a Category 3 ascent in the French Alps, France, topping out at 702 m. The climb from Sallenôves covers 11.8 km at 2.8% average, gaining 329 m, with ramps up to 7.0%. The steepest kilometre averages 6.5%, around km 3.8. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 0.9. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.