Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie

Difficulty points	307
Length	14.5 km
Average gradient	3.8%
Steepest 100 metres	8.7%
Total ascent	549 m

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1 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Wow, amazing climb with amazing views of the canyon below. Yes, there is a lot of traffic but I wasnt bothered by it since on windy roads like this people aren’t riding fast. Gradient is nice and steady.

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10 Mo 3.0

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Beautiful but busy climb. Really not easy but really insane views of the gorges de verdon on the way!

Quepos

3 y 4.0

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Very nice climb, with very nice views over the Verdon and lac-st-croix. Especially early in the morning during high season, it is not yet too busy with traffic. Once at the top, you can descend to La Palud sur Verdon to possibly add rote de crêtes, or you can turn around and end up in a spectucally beautiful descent.

Stearena

4 y 3.0

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Nice climb to enter the Verdon, worth it to then enjoy the view of the canyon. First part all in the woods, so great to do in summer when it is very hot.

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Climbing times

7 km/h	02:04:10
11 km/h	01:19:01
15 km/h	00:57:57
19 km/h	00:45:45

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie. 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 from Moustiers Sainte Marie 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!

Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie is 14.5 km long.

The average gradient of Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie is 3.8%.

Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.7%.

The summit of Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie is at 1031 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:04:10 to climb Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie. At 11 km/h the time is 01:19:01, and at 15 km/h 00:57:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:45:45 is an achievable time.

Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.

Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie

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Col d'Ayen from Moustiers Sainte Marie

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