Cat 1 D2

Col des Champs from Colmars

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The D2 rises 11.5km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 821m to 2,089m. Averaging 7.1%, the road kicks to 11.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. At 2,089m, 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.
  • More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in France.
  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
  • 14 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Col des Champs from Colmars

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

11.5km 821m 7.1%
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Distance

11.5km

Avg Gradient

7.1%

Max Gradient

11.9%

Elevation Gain

821m

Summit

2,089m

Wall Rating

5.2

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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