Col de Plainpalais
Leschaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Col de Plainpalais
Distance: 19.10 km
Elevation Gain: 608 m
Elevation Loss: 255 m
Difficulty:
419 (Moderate)
FIETS Index: 2.65 FIETS
Avg Grade: 4.46 %
Max cat climb: 2
Min elevation: 588 m
Max elevation: 1181 m
Ride Category:
Climb
Col de Plainpalais is a notable mountain pass located in the Bauges Massif, connecting the towns of Chambéry and Lescherains in France. The pass rises to an altitude of approximately 1,174 meters (3,850 feet) and is popular among cyclists due to its scenic routes and moderate climbing challenges. The route is set in a picturesque landscape, providing cyclists with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, especially as they near the summit. Besides cycling, the Col de Plainpalais area offers hiking opportunities, especially within the Regional Nature Park of the Bauges. The park is known for its rich biodiversity, making it a great spot for nature enthusiasts.
| Rank | Rider | Date | Time | Power | W/kg | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | sebastien rebeyrolles | Jan 07, 2026 | 00:42:07 | 289 W | 4.13 w/kg | 27.17 km/h |
| 🥈 | Tom Smeets | May 20, 2023 | 00:43:03 | 292 W | 4.00 w/kg | 26.58 km/h |
| 🥉 | Tigo Star | Mar 16, 2023 | 00:43:34 | 291 W | 3.95 w/kg | 26.27 km/h |
| 4 | tomheldoorn | Oct 13, 2025 | 00:47:34 | 232 W | 3.50 w/kg | 24.06 km/h |
| 5 | Sebastian Meyer zu Selhausen | Apr 14, 2025 | 00:48:49 | 275 W | 3.13 w/kg | 23.44 km/h |
| 6 | Chris | Jun 27, 2025 | 00:49:46 | 231 W | 3.09 w/kg | 22.99 km/h |
| 7 | D Speelman | Mar 28, 2025 | 00:50:11 | 239 W | 3.06 w/kg | 22.80 km/h |
| 8 | Leon Zupancic | Apr 10, 2025 | 00:50:46 | 223 W | 3.15 w/kg | 22.54 km/h |
| 9 | Reinout Hesselink | Jun 22, 2025 | 00:51:32 | 234 W | 3.04 w/kg | 22.21 km/h |
| 10 | javier divar | May 20, 2025 | 00:51:35 | 163 W | 3.13 w/kg | 22.18 km/h |
| 11 | Gino Pino | Apr 15, 2025 | 00:52:26 | 197 W | 3.03 w/kg | 21.82 km/h |
| 12 | Martin Budd | Mar 15, 2023 | 00:53:09 | 205 W | 2.86 w/kg | 21.53 km/h |
| 13 | Raf Van Grieken | Apr 19, 2025 | 00:53:56 | 217 W | 2.89 w/kg | 21.22 km/h |
| 14 | Fabio Zanirato | Mar 27, 2025 | 00:53:59 | 168 W | 3.00 w/kg | 21.20 km/h |
| 15 | James Spearman | Apr 06, 2025 | 00:54:28 | 231 W | 2.89 w/kg | 21.01 km/h |
| 16 | JJosef Kluson | Mar 31, 2025 | 00:55:40 | 195 W | 2.60 w/kg | 20.56 km/h |
| 17 | Jan Theron | Mar 27, 2024 | 00:55:50 | 197 W | 2.81 w/kg | 20.50 km/h |
| 18 | Francis Chalmers | Apr 05, 2025 | 00:56:17 | 170 W | 3.04 w/kg | 20.33 km/h |
| 19 | thirard michel | Mar 30, 2025 | 00:57:21 | 193 W | 2.72 w/kg | 19.95 km/h |
| 20 | Pawel Jaracz | Mar 04, 2026 | 00:57:24 | 207 W | 2.56 w/kg | 19.94 km/h |
| 21 | Przemysław Ceglarek | Jan 03, 2026 | 00:57:37 | 196 W | 2.61 w/kg | 19.86 km/h |
| 22 | Gernot Schwarz | Apr 10, 2025 | 00:58:33 | 179 W | 2.45 w/kg | 19.54 km/h |
| 23 | Arjon de Kater | Aug 30, 2026 | 00:58:41 | 194 W | 2.59 w/kg | 19.50 km/h |
| 24 | Joeri Veldeman | Feb 10, 2026 | 00:59:46 | 169 W | 2.60 w/kg | 19.15 km/h |
| 25 | Rene van Leeuwen | Sep 25, 2025 | 00:59:50 | 197 W | 2.37 w/kg | 19.13 km/h |
| 26 | Lukasz Pilny | Mar 27, 2025 | 01:00:24 | 189 W | 2.49 w/kg | 18.95 km/h |
| 27 | J Lee Wamble | Apr 11, 2025 | 01:01:37 | 179 W | 2.40 w/kg | 18.57 km/h |
| 28 | John Gaasbeek | May 08, 2025 | 01:02:03 | 207 W | 2.25 w/kg | 18.44 km/h |
| 29 | stephan farine | Jun 05, 2026 | 01:03:11 | 188 W | 2.29 w/kg | 18.11 km/h |
| 30 | Kirby Krieger | Sep 18, 2025 | 01:03:12 | 182 W | 2.36 w/kg | 18.11 km/h |
| 31 | Mesozoid | Apr 03, 2025 | 01:03:38 | 166 W | 2.46 w/kg | 17.98 km/h |
| 32 | Roel-Jan Mouw | May 08, 2025 | 01:03:42 | 189 W | 2.15 w/kg | 17.96 km/h |
| 33 | Rik Lukey | Mar 26, 2025 | 01:03:44 | 164 W | 2.42 w/kg | 17.95 km/h |
| 34 | Stephan Breitrainer | Apr 09, 2025 | 01:04:01 | 195 W | 2.36 w/kg | 17.88 km/h |
| 35 | Laurent Mercier | Jan 24, 2026 | 01:04:26 | 184 W | 2.16 w/kg | 17.76 km/h |
| 36 | Markus Geiger | Mar 27, 2025 | 01:05:02 | 174 W | 2.23 w/kg | 17.60 km/h |
| 37 | Andreas Alter | Mar 26, 2025 | 01:05:20 | 196 W | 2.18 w/kg | 17.52 km/h |
| 38 | Marvin Faure | Dec 04, 2025 | 01:05:22 | 167 W | 2.35 w/kg | 17.51 km/h |
| 39 | Hennie Dekker | Feb 16, 2026 | 01:05:37 | 164 W | 2.19 w/kg | 17.44 km/h |
| 40 | Mike 8008 | Mar 28, 2025 | 01:06:02 | 183 W | 2.20 w/kg | 17.33 km/h |
| 41 | Maurizio Gaudino | Mar 26, 2025 | 01:06:03 | 172 W | 2.15 w/kg | 17.33 km/h |
| 42 | Jos Carboex | Mar 30, 2025 | 01:07:02 | 165 W | 2.20 w/kg | 17.07 km/h |
| 43 | Lucile CHAZAUX | Jul 28, 2025 | 01:07:14 | 168 W | 2.24 w/kg | 17.02 km/h |
| 44 | Marc Schmerder | Jul 06, 2025 | 01:07:24 | 161 W | 2.12 w/kg | 16.98 km/h |
| 45 | J F | Jan 04, 2026 | 01:07:42 | 174 W | 1.98 w/kg | 16.90 km/h |
| 46 | Peter Muris | Oct 23, 2025 | 01:10:18 | 141 W | 1.88 w/kg | 16.28 km/h |
| 47 | Ron Keshtacher | Mar 27, 2025 | 01:11:35 | 162 W | 1.88 w/kg | 15.99 km/h |
| 48 | christian soulard | Jan 08, 2026 | 01:13:05 | 126 W | 2.03 w/kg | 15.66 km/h |
| 49 | Hans Petiet | Jul 04, 2023 | 01:15:23 | 122 W | 1.79 w/kg | 15.18 km/h |
| 50 | Michael Quast-Cojocaru | Mar 30, 2025 | 01:15:58 | 156 W | 1.88 w/kg | 15.06 km/h |
| 51 | Hans Couvreur | Mar 26, 2025 | 01:16:22 | 149 W | 1.82 w/kg | 14.98 km/h |
| 52 | Thierry DANNE | Jan 14, 2026 | 01:16:33 | 127 W | 1.87 w/kg | 14.95 km/h |
| 53 | Berne Nyberg | Feb 08, 2026 | 01:17:00 | 146 W | 1.78 w/kg | 14.86 km/h |
| 54 | Frantxoa A | Nov 25, 2025 | 01:19:43 | 146 W | 1.90 w/kg | 14.35 km/h |
| 55 | W van Koetsveld | Nov 07, 2025 | 01:20:09 | 122 W | 1.63 w/kg | 14.28 km/h |
| 56 | Hd Dh | Aug 21, 2025 | 01:20:21 | 112 W | 1.56 w/kg | 14.24 km/h |
| 57 | Jan Olav Kvisli | Apr 05, 2025 | 01:22:22 | 108 W | 1.66 w/kg | 13.89 km/h |
| 58 | michel delamarre | Oct 27, 2025 | 01:25:18 | 139 W | 1.70 w/kg | 13.42 km/h |
| 59 | Britta Koch | Jan 18, 2026 | 01:29:03 | 150 W | 1.39 w/kg | 12.85 km/h |
| 60 | Rene Crespo | Mar 27, 2025 | 01:41:35 | 114 W | 1.33 w/kg | 11.26 km/h |
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