Col des Champs from Saint Martin
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
16.3km 1065m 6.5%
1Cat 1 D78
Col des Champs from Saint Martin
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
The D78 rises 16.3km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 1,065m to 2,089m. The average gradient of 6.5% disguises ramps of 13.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 22 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. 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 99% of climbs in France.
- Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
- The 22 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
16.3km
Avg Gradient
6.5%
Max Gradient
13.1%
Elevation Gain
1065m
Summit
2,089m
Wall Rating
5.8
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Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
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