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Col de la Colombière

From Scionzier. Length and gradient from an official source; times from the climb time calculator.

Start
Scionzier
505 m
Length
16.5 km
Average gradient
6.8%
Max gradient
10.2%
Elevation gain
1,108 m
Summit
1,613 m

Source: Route des Grandes Alpes, checked 15 October 2026.

North side from Cluses-Scionzier. The Le Grand-Bornand side on the same page is 11.7 km at 6% (690 m).

Time at your watts

Estimated climb time by W/kg
W/kgPowerTimeSpeedVAM
2.0140 W1:52:008.8 km/h600 m/h
2.5175 W1:30:3710.9 km/h741 m/h
3.0210 W1:16:2912.9 km/h878 m/h
3.5245 W1:06:3014.9 km/h1,010 m/h
4.0280 W59:0616.8 km/h1,137 m/h
5.0350 W48:5220.3 km/h1,375 m/h
6.0420 W42:0923.5 km/h1,593 m/h

Model estimate in calm air at steady power (Martin et al. 1998). 70 kg rider + 8 kg bike, tops position (CdA 0.358), Crr 0.0032, 15 °C, air density at the climb's mid-elevation. Mid-elevation 1,059 m (air density 1.081 kg/m³). Calculate yours / All climbs