How hard is Le Mas de Blanc?

Classified as Category 5, Le Mas de Blanc is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Le Mas de Blanc?

Le Mas de Blanc is 6.6km long with 177m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 40 minutes.

Where does Le Mas de Blanc start?

Le Mas de Blanc starts on the Avenue in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The starting coordinates are 43.7033°N, 4.9421°E.

What is the steepest section of Le Mas de Blanc?

The steepest 100-metre section of Le Mas de Blanc hits 6.3%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 2.7%.

When is the best time to ride Le Mas de Blanc?

The best time to ride Le Mas de Blanc is February to May, when temperatures average around 18°C and rainfall is moderate.

Cat 5 Avenue

Le Mas de Blanc

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The Avenue rises 6.6km through gentle countryside, gaining 177m to 274m. The average gradient of 2.7% disguises ramps of 6.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

Longer than 86% of climbs in France.
A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Le Mas de Blanc

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

6.6km 177m 2.7%

Distance

6.6km

Avg Gradient

2.7%

Max Gradient

6.3%

Elevation Gain

177m

Summit

274m

Wall Rating

2.5

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

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Temperature

9.9° Cool

13.7° Mild

16.3° Mild

18.9° Mild

23.1° Warm

28.8° Hot

32.2° Hot

31.2° Hot

26.3° Warm

21.3° Warm

14.6° Mild

11.6° Cool

Rainfall

22mm Dry

31mm Dry

15mm Dry

59mm Light

51mm Light

43mm Light

13mm Dry

33mm Dry

83mm Moderate

95mm Moderate

90mm Moderate

79mm Light

Wind

27km/h Breezy

23km/h Breezy

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22km/h Breezy

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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