How hard is Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles?

Classified as Category 2, Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles?

Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles is 16km long with 702m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Where does Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles start?

Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles starts on the D900 in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The starting coordinates are 44.4727°N, 6.7632°E.

What is the steepest section of Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles?

The steepest 100-metre section of Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles hits 10.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 4.4%.

Cat 2 D900

Col de Larche from Les Gleizolles

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The D900 rises 16km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 702m to 2,001m. The average gradient of 4.4% disguises ramps of 10.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. At 2,001m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
Longer than 98% of climbs in France.
Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.