Col du Cucheron

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Col du Cucheron
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View from the col du Cucheron, in direction of Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont
Elevation 1,139 m (3,737 ft)
Traversed byD512
Location Isère, France
Range Alps
Coordinates 45°21′56″N5°50′04″E / 45.36556°N 5.83444°E / 45.36556; 5.83444
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Col du Cucheron
Location of Col du Cucheron

The Col du Cucheron, reaching a height of 1139 meters, is part of a series of low points in the "three passes" of the Chartreuse massif. These passes connect Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse to the south with Saint-Pierre d'Entremont to the north. [1] . The Col du Cucheron presents a challenging ascent, marked by an average gradient of 7.5% and a maximum incline of 10.2%. As a result, it provides an engaging, yet demanding, route for cyclists and other outdoor recreation enthusiasts [2] .

Hence, it lies between the Grand Som west and the Lances de Malissard east.

References

  1. ↑ "Col du Cucheron". en.routedesgrandesalpes.com. Retrieved 2026-01-12.
  2. ↑ "Col du Cucheron • Saint Pierre De Chartreuse, France • Climb". MyCols. Retrieved 2026-01-12.


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