How hard is Cime de la Bonette?

Classified as Category 2, Cime de la Bonette is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Cime de la Bonette?

Cime de la Bonette is 23.3km long with 1,587m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Where does Cime de la Bonette start?

Cime de la Bonette starts on the Route in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The starting coordinates are 44.4205°N, 6.7367°E.

What is the steepest section of Cime de la Bonette?

The steepest 100-metre section of Cime de la Bonette hits 11.7%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.8%.

How many hairpins does Cime de la Bonette have?

Cime de la Bonette has 27 hairpin bends. Each switchback offers a brief respite from the gradient before the road kicks up again.

Cat 2 Route

Cime de la Bonette

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The Route rises 23.3km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,587m to 2,803m. Averaging 6.8%, the road kicks to 11.7% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 27 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 2,803m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

The 2nd climb in France by summit elevation.
Longer than 99% of climbs in France.
The 1st climb in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur by summit elevation.
Summit above 2800m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
The 27 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.