Mont Colombis from La Plaine
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
11.4km 1084m 9.5%
HCHC D53
Mont Colombis from La Plaine
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
Mont Colombis from La Plaine is one of cycling's great tests — 11.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,084m from base to summit. Averaging 9.5%, the road kicks to 15.7% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 20 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,733m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- The 8th climb in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur by difficulty.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 20 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
11.4km
Avg Gradient
9.5%
Max Gradient
15.7%
Elevation Gain
1084m
Summit
1,733m
Wall Rating
6.6
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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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