Chemin de Colombaz

Chemin de Colombaz is a long, very steep climb above Les Contamines-Montjoie in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Its 26.0 TEP puts it above 97% of catalogued climbs. Its steepest 500 metres run at 24.5% and start 4.4 km in, in the middle of the climb, so pace the first part. Most runners need 84 to 141 minutes. Graded demanding mountain hiking, meaning footing matters more than fitness in places. Facing southeast, it catches the morning sun and loses its snow earlier than most.

TEP: 26.0
Climb: +1298 m
Distance: 7.1 km
Average grade: 18.3%
Time: 84 to 141 min

Climbs nearby

Refuge de tré la Tête, 2.0 km at 21.4%, Les Contamines-Montjoie (0.7 km away)
Boucle de Sololieu, 1.8 km at 16.7%, Les Contamines-Montjoie (1.4 km away)
Refuge de tré la Tête, 2.1 km at 16.1% (1.5 km away)
Lac d'Armancette, 2.3 km at 17.8% (1.6 km away)
Boucle de Miage, 1.0 km at 20.9% (1.6 km away)
Boucle de Miage, 1.9 km at 13.8% (2.1 km away)