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Col de Néronne from Salers

Salers, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

9 km
Distance
298 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
298 m
Distance
9 km
02505007501,0001,2501,500m0 km24689 km1,242 m · highest, at 9.1 kmStartFinish

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a short, moderate climb with gentle gradients.

A 9.1 km climb from Salers to Col de Néronne in France with 298 m of elevation gain.

Starting near Salers at 943 m, this ride climbs steadily for 8.7 km up the D 680 main road to the Col de Néronne at 1242 m. The average gradient is 3.4%, reaching a maximum of 5.3% over 0.8 km, making for a gentle but consistent ascent. The initial 4.5 km section carries 69% of the total elevation gain, with the gradient easing slightly towards the top. The entire route is paved and primarily on a main road, 8.9 km of which lack a cycle lane and 3.8 km have speed limits of 80 km/h or higher. There is a longest stretch without a café, shop, or water of 3.8 km from 4.5 km to 8.3 km. Starting near Salers, there are several eating places and refuelling options at the beginning and at 4.5 km. Water is also available near the start and at 8.3 km.

Highlights

  • Col de Néronne summit at 1242 m
  • D 680 main road climbing 8.7 km
  • Several eateries near Salers start
  • Longest supply gap 3.8 km between km 4.5 and 8.3

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Saint-Paul-de-Salers 2.4 km

On the road

  • Bar-Tabac L'Écuyer (Café) 0 km
  • Chez la Préfète (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Les Templiers (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Auberge La Poterne (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Diligence (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Martille (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Lou Pradou (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • Le P'tit Comptoir (Restaurant) 0.1 km
  • Viewpoint 0.1 km
  • Viewpoint 0.4 km
  • Le Gerfaut (Restaurant) 1.2 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Salers climb0.3 km8.7 km296 m3.4 %5.3 %1242 m

High point 1242 m at 9.1 km; low point 943 m.

Salers climb · starts at 0.3 km

8.7 km at 3.4% · 296 m
9501,0001,0501,1001,1501,200m3.3%4.5%5.0%3.1%3.0%2.9%2.2%2.1%0 km123456788.7 km1,241 msteepest 5.0%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
39 min
Best months
Jun to Sep — daily highs of 18–22 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 8.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 3.8 km on roads posted 80 km/h or more
  • Longest stretch without café or water for 3.8 km from 4.5 km

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

3 photographs from the road

Photo: Tournasol7 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Patrick Nouhailler's… · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons