Cat 3 Route

Route de Sainte-Croix from Ravin d'Embougues

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The Route rises 2.3km through gentle countryside, gaining 200m to 762m. The average gradient of 8.5% disguises ramps of 19.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

  • Steeper maximum gradient than 98% of climbs in France.
  • Steeper than 91% of climbs in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur.
  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 2 — 5km above 10% averaging 12.6%.
  • 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.

Route de Sainte-Croix from Ravin d'Embougues

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

2.3km 200m 8.5%
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Distance

2.3km

Avg Gradient

8.5%

Max Gradient

19.6%

Elevation Gain

200m

Summit

762m

Wall Rating

4.5

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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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