Col des Preaux from St-Firmin
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
8.1km 656m 8.1%
2Cat 2
Col des Preaux from St-Firmin
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
Col des Preaux from St-Firmin covers 8.1km and 656m of climbing, reaching 1,496m at the summit. Averaging 8.1%, the road kicks to 14.3% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
- Higher summit than 97% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 97% of climbs in France.
- 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
8.1km
Avg Gradient
8.1%
Max Gradient
14.3%
Elevation Gain
656m
Summit
1,496m
Wall Rating
5.1
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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