Col de Richemond

Jura, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Richemond

from Billiat

CAT 2

Distance

9.9km

Elevation

523m

Avg %

5.3%

Max %

10.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Richemond

from Boirin

CAT 3

Distance

9.0km

Elevation

342m

Avg %

3.8%

Max %

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Rising to 1 060 m in Jura, France, Col de Richemond is a Category 2 cycling climb. From Billiat, the toughest side climbs 9.9 km at 5.3% average — 523 m of ascent, pitching to 10.4% at its steepest. The steepest kilometre averages 8.3%, around km 8.1. It can also be climbed from Boirin (9.0 km at 3.8%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.8. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.