Col de la Forclaz

French Alps, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de la Forclaz

from Giez

CAT 1

Distance

9.1km

Elevation

669m

Avg %

7.4%

Max %

15.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de la Forclaz

from Talloires

CAT 1

Distance

8.3km

Elevation

596m

Avg %

7.2%

Max %

15.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de la Forclaz is a Category 1 cycling climb in the French Alps, France, cresting at 1 147 m. Its hardest ascent, from Giez, covers 9.1 km at 7.4% average, gaining 669 m, with ramps up to 15.6%. The steepest kilometre averages 14.2%, around km 2.7. It can also be climbed from Talloires (8.3 km at 7.2%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 5.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.