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Col du Parpaillon from Crévoux

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

Col du Parpaillon from Crévoux is one of cycling's great tests — 12km of sustained climbing, gaining 989m from base to summit. Averaging 8.2%, the road kicks to 13.6% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The summit at 2,628m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

  • More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in France.
  • Longer than 95% of climbs in France.
  • The 5th climb in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur by difficulty.
  • The 5th climb in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur by summit elevation.
  • Summit above 2600m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.

Col du Parpaillon from Crévoux

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

12km 989m 8.2%
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Distance

12km

Avg Gradient

8.2%

Max Gradient

13.6%

Elevation Gain

989m

Summit

2,628m

Wall Rating

6.2

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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