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Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance

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Difficulty points 437
Length 12.4 km
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest 100 metres 13.3%
Total ascent 612 m

Short recap

19 hairpin turns
#7 toughest climb of Vaucluse
#94 most elevation gain of Provence
#91 longest climb of Provence
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Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance is a climb in the region Vaucluse. It is 12.4 km long and bridges 612 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 437. The top of the ascent is located at 691 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road names: Chemin de la Campanette & Piste du Trou du Rat

2.0 by GerbenV71
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Strange Tricky Climb. I tried riding up this one on a regular road bike as my last preparation for Mont Ventoux. Worked out well for me but I wouldn't do this again on a road bike. It is slalom between the pits on the bad road surface. There are very steep sections in the first part and after 3 or so kilometres you do have a beautiful view of the region. You are lonely on this climb and I felt out of place on this bike. Descent Is not for inexperienced descenders. Very dangerous and difficu... read more

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Strange Tricky Climb. I tried riding up this one on a regular road bike as my last preparation for Mont Ventoux. Worked out well for me but I wouldn't do this again on a road bike. It is slalom between the pits on the bad road surface. There are very steep sections in the first part and after 3 or so kilometres you do have a beautiful view of the region. You are lonely on this climb and I felt out of place on this bike. Descent Is not for inexperienced descenders. Very dangerous and difficult braking due to the road surface. I would only recommend doing it if you like to take some altimeters and happen to be in the area.

Vreemde Lastige Klim. Ik heb deze proberen oprijden met een gewone racefiets als laatste voorbereiding op de Mont Ventoux. Is me goed gelukt maar dit zou ik niet opnieuw doen met de wegfiets. Het is slalommen tussen de putten op het slecht wegdek. Er zitten heel steile stukken tussen in het eerste deel en na 3 tal kilometer heb je heb wel een prachtig uitzicht op de streek. Je bent eenzaam op deze beklimming en ik voelde me niet echt op mijn plaats met deze fiets. Afdaling Is niet voor onervaren dalers. Heel gevaarlijk en moeilijk remmen door het wegdek. Ik zou het enkel aanraden om te doen als je graag wat hoogtemeters wilt nemen en toevallig in de buurt bent.

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A climb full of surprises totally NOT suitable for a road bike, only with a mountain bike and possibly a gravel bike.
More than 2 km is downhill or flat and much of it above 7％ to short peaks of 15％n I went up it on a mountain bike and many stretches with the smallest gear, especially to still pedal smoothly. . I met a dozen mountain bikers and one with a gravel bike.
The road surface is kapit everywhere and in some places even gone. Only the middle section is relatively not too bad . no 60m runs straight And descending is with squeezed disc brakes. Regular brakes are gone before you reach the bottom. Be careful. Glad I did it l but not worth repeating.
Cars're not allowed and most surprisingly a road sign on one of the steep sections with max 30 on it. Jose De Cauwer, the Belgian cycling commentator would say " WHO put that here and for WHO, for WHO ? ".
You do get beautiful views of the region along the way, especially the many canals and water catchment basins.
The photo's are clear
I put great because it is such an absurd climb and the countless different gradients make it so special but best done on a mountain bike.

Een klim vol verrassingen totaal NIET geschikt voor een wegfiets, enkel met een mountainbike en eventueel een gravelbike.
Meer dan 2 km loopt bergaf of vlak en groot deel boven de 7％ tot korte uitschieters van 15％n ik ben er met de mountainbike opgeredenen vele stukken met het kleinste verzet, vooral om nog soepelte trappen. . Ik ben een tiental mountainbikers tegengekomen en eentje met een gravelbike.
Het wegdek is overal kapit en op sommige plaatsen zelfs weg. Enkel het middenstuk valt relatief mee.. geen 60 m loopt rechtdoor En dalen is met dichtgeknepen schijfremmen. Gewone remmen zijn weg voor je beneden bent. Wees voorzichtig. Blij dat ik hem heb gedaan laar niet voor herhaling vatbaar.
Auto's zijn niet toegestaan en het meest verrassende is een verkeersbord op één van de steile stukken met max 30 op. Jose De Cauwer, de Belgische wielercommentator zou zeggen " WIE heeft dat hier neergezet en voor WIE, voor WIE ? ".
Je krijgt wel onderweg prachtige uitzichten over de streek met vooral de vele kanalen en wateropvangbekkens.
De foto's zijn duidelijk
Ik heb er geweldig bijgezet om dat het zulj absurde klim is en de ontelbare verschilkende stijgingspercentages maken hem zo speciaal maar best met een mountainbike.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:46:13
11 km/h 01:07:35
15 km/h 00:49:34
19 km/h 00:39:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bastidon du Pradon can be cycled from 2 sides. Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bastidon du Pradon from Vidauque.

You don't need special gearing for Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance is 12.4 km long.

The average gradient of Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance is 4.9%.

Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.3%.

The summit of Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance is at 691 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:46:13 to climb Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance. At 11 km/h the time is 01:07:35, and at 15 km/h 00:49:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:08 is an achievable time.

Bastidon du Pradon from La Durance is located in the region Vaucluse in France.

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