Cat 4

Gorges de la Nesque from Villes-sur-Auzon

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

Gorges de la Nesque from Villes-sur-Auzon covers 18.2km and 423m of climbing, reaching 737m at the summit. Averaging 2.3%, the road kicks to 3.8% at its steepest — a notable steepening 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.

  • Longer than 99% of climbs in France.
  • More vertical gain than 89% of climbs in France.
  • 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • A false flat around km 4 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Gorges de la Nesque from Villes-sur-Auzon

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

18.2km 423m 2.3%
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Distance

18.2km

Avg Gradient

2.3%

Max Gradient

3.8%

Elevation Gain

423m

Summit

737m

Wall Rating

3.2

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

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Temperature

9.4° Cool
12.5° Mild
14.6° Mild
17.4° Mild
21.5° Warm
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10.8° Cool

Rainfall

32mm Dry
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65mm Light
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15mm Dry
36mm Dry
87mm Moderate
134mm Wet
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101mm Moderate

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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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