Classified as Category 4, Bèdes is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

Bèdes is 3.4km long with 167m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 20 minutes.

Where does Bèdes start?

Bèdes begins in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6895°N, 5.6815°E.

What is the steepest section of Bèdes?

The steepest 100-metre section of Bèdes hits 7.7%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.9%.

When is the best time to ride Bèdes?

The best time to ride Bèdes is February to September, when temperatures average around 19°C and rainfall is moderate.

Cat 4

Bèdes

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

Bèdes covers 3.4km and 167m of climbing, reaching 429m at the summit. Averaging 4.9%, the road kicks to 7.7% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Bèdes

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

3.4km 167m 4.9%

Distance

3.4km

Avg Gradient

4.9%

Max Gradient

7.7%

Elevation Gain

167m

Summit

429m

Wall Rating

2.9

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

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Temperature

9.8° Cool

12.9° Mild

15.4° Mild

17.9° Mild

22.1° Warm

28.2° Hot

32° Hot

31° Hot

25.6° Warm

20.5° Warm

13.8° Mild

10.6° Cool

Rainfall

28mm Dry

33mm Dry

25mm Dry

66mm Light

72mm Light

49mm Light

8mm Dry

29mm Dry

62mm Light

82mm Moderate

88mm Moderate

78mm Light

Wind

17km/h Light

18km/h Light

21km/h Breezy

19km/h Light

20km/h Breezy

21km/h Breezy

20km/h Breezy

19km/h Light

17km/h Light

18km/h Light

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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