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Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon

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Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon
Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon
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Elevation profile Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon

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Difficulty points 184
Length 7.2 km
Average gradient 4.7%
Steepest 100 metres 9.7%
Total ascent 339 m

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Beautiful scenery
#96 toughest climb of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
#78 most elevation gain of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
#63 longest climb of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon is a climb in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It is 7.2 km long and bridges 339 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 184. The top of the ascent is located at 1036 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 4 photos.

Road name: D952

5.0 by wimdupont
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The climb from Moustiers-saint-Marie isn’t too tough! But it does offer a stunning view of the lake and the Gorge. Doing the Route des Crêtes straight after is a bit more challenging. Unfortunately, you’re only allowed to cycle clockwise… going the other way gives you a spectacular climb and views of the Gorge and the opposite bank! The Gorge loop is and always will be stunning! Preferably (as far as I’m concerned) clockwise…... read more

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The climb from Moustiers-saint-Marie isn’t too tough! But it does offer a stunning view of the lake and the Gorge. Doing the Route des Crêtes straight after is a bit more challenging. Unfortunately, you’re only allowed to cycle clockwise… going the other way gives you a spectacular climb and views of the Gorge and the opposite bank! The Gorge loop is and always will be stunning! Preferably (as far as I’m concerned) clockwise…

De klim vanaf moustiers st Marie is niet zwaar! Wel een prachtig uitzicht op het meer en de Gorge. Aansluitend de route des crêtes doen is wat pittiger. Helaas mag je alleen met de klok mee fietsen.. andersom heb je een spectaculaire klim en uitzicht op de Gorge en de overkant ! Rondje Gorge is en blijft prachtig ! Het liefst ( wat mij betreft) met de klok mee …

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Very beautiful scenery. Drove from Castellane. Stop at Point Sublime is a must, you have to walk a bit.
Round trip around the Gorges du Berdon is a five-star experience. Catering establishments in La Palud sur Verdon and Point Sublime.

Heel fraai landschap. Gereden vanuit Castellane. Stop bij Point Sublime is een must, je moet dan wel een stukje lopen.
Rondje om de Gorges du Berdon is een vijfsterrenervaring. Horeca in La Palud sur Verdon en Point Sublime.

Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon
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Both sides of this small pass are very beautiful. On one side is Lac de Sainte Croix, on the other Point Sublime. This side is extremely easy. But the scenery is superb. A must-do!

Les deux versants de ce petit col sont très beaux. D’un côté, le lac de Sainte Croix, de l’autre, le Point Sublime. Ce versant est extrêmement facile. Mais, les paysages sont superbes. A faire !

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:01:33
11 km/h 00:39:10
15 km/h 00:28:43
19 km/h 00:22:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d'Ayen can be cycled from 3 sides. Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon & Col d'Ayen from Lac de Sainte-Croix.

You don't need special gearing for Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon. 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.

Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon is not a problem.

Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon is 7.2 km long.

The average gradient of Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon is 4.7%.

Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon is at 1036 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:01:33 to climb Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon. At 11 km/h the time is 00:39:10, and at 15 km/h 00:28:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:40 is an achievable time.

Col d'Ayen via La Palud sur Verdon is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.

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