How hard is Col de Pontis?

Classified as Category 2, Col de Pontis is a steep and demanding effort.

How long is Col de Pontis?

Col de Pontis is 5.2km long with 507m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 31 minutes.

Where does Col de Pontis start?

Col de Pontis starts on the D7 in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The starting coordinates are 44.4652°N, 6.3598°E.

What is the steepest section of Col de Pontis?

The steepest 100-metre section of Col de Pontis hits 16.1%. A brutal pitch that demands commitment and the right gearing. The average gradient across the full climb is 9.7%.

How many hairpins does Col de Pontis have?

Col de Pontis has 23 hairpin bends. Each switchback offers a brief respite from the gradient before the road kicks up again.

Cat 2 D7

Col de Pontis

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The D7 rises 5.2km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 507m to 1,299m. Averaging 9.7%, the road kicks to 16.1% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 23 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

Steeper than 96% of climbs in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur.
Harder than 96% of climbs in France.
The 23 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
A false flat around km 1 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.