Col de Palaquit

French Alps, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Palaquit

from Grenoble

CAT 1

Distance

14.3km

Elevation

962m

Avg %

6.7%

Max %

14.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Palaquit

from Quaix-en-Chartreuse

CAT 1

Distance

7.5km

Elevation

607m

Avg %

8.1%

Max %

16.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Palaquit is a Category 1 ascent in the French Alps, France, topping out at 1 154 m. The Quaix-en-Chartreuse approach is the hardest — 7.5 km at 8.1%, 607 m gained, maxing at 16.4%. The steepest kilometre averages 13.6%, around km 4.3. It can also be climbed from Grenoble (14.3 km at 6.7%): 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.