How hard is Route de Tavernes?

Classified as Category 5, Route de Tavernes is a manageable climb suitable for most riders.

How long is Route de Tavernes?

Route de Tavernes is 3.8km long with 131m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 23 minutes.

Where does Route de Tavernes start?

Route de Tavernes starts on the Route in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France. The starting coordinates are 43.6893°N, 6.1101°E.

What is the steepest section of Route de Tavernes?

The steepest 100-metre section of Route de Tavernes hits 9.5%. A noticeable steepening, but manageable with good rhythm. The average gradient across the full climb is 3.5%.

When is the best time to ride Route de Tavernes?

The best time to ride Route de Tavernes is February to October, when temperatures average around 19°C and rainfall is moderate.

Cat 5 Route

Route de Tavernes

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

The Route rises 3.8km through gentle countryside, gaining 131m to 643m. The average gradient of 3.5% disguises ramps of 9.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.

A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Route de Tavernes

Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france

3.8km 131m 3.5%

Distance

3.8km

Avg Gradient

3.5%

Max Gradient

9.5%

Elevation Gain

131m

Summit

643m

Wall Rating

2.7

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Winter

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Temperature

9.1° Cool

12° Mild

14.1° Mild

16.5° Mild

20.6° Warm

26.5° Warm

30.8° Hot

30° Hot

24.6° Warm

19.3° Mild

13° Mild

10.2° Cool

Rainfall

31mm Dry

33mm Dry

22mm Dry

73mm Light

81mm Moderate

61mm Light

11mm Dry

35mm Dry

54mm Light

65mm Light

85mm Moderate

78mm Light

Wind

19km/h Light

20km/h Breezy

21km/h Breezy

20km/h Breezy

19km/h Light

20km/h Breezy

19km/h Light

20km/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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