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Col de Bleine

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Elevation profile Col de Bleine

Statistics

Difficulty points 216
Length 5.1 km
Average gradient 6.1%
Steepest 100 metres 11.9%
Total ascent 311 m

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Beautiful scenery
8 hairpin turns
#98 average steepest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
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Col de Bleine is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 5.1 km long and bridges 311 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 216. The top of the ascent is located at 1443 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: D5

4.0 by Agostinho53
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The Col de Bleine is part of the "Boucles d' Azur", a course of some 265 km through the limestone plateaus of the Provencal Alps. A unique and unforgettable trip that you can ride, in several stages or not. At 6 ％, the Col de Bleine is not really difficult, although you shouldn't underestimate it either, as temperatures in the hinterland of Castellane can rise quite a bit during summer. Better to start slowly, especially the first kilometres which are also the toughest, and... read more

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The Col de Bleine is part of the "Boucles d' Azur", a course of some 265 km through the limestone plateaus of the Provencal Alps. A unique and unforgettable trip that you can ride, in several stages or not. At 6 ％, the Col de Bleine is not really difficult, although you shouldn't underestimate it either, as temperatures in the hinterland of Castellane can rise quite a bit during summer. Better to start slowly, especially the first kilometres which are also the toughest, and then see what's left in the tank in the second half. Quite a nice climb, for much of it among the pine trees, but still always with views over the surroundings. The tarmac, despite its roughness, is of fairly good quality, so quite rideable. Apart from a local or a lost tourist, there is little or no traffic.

De col de Bleine maakt deel uit van de "Boucles d' Azur", een parcours van zowat 265 km doorheen de kalksteenplateaus van de Provencaalse Alpen. Een unieke en onvergetelijke trip die je, al dan niet in verschillende etappes kan rijden. Met 6 ％ is de col de Bleine niet echt zwaar te noemen, al moet je hem ook niet onderschatten want in het hinterland van Castellane kan de temperatuur tijdens de zomer aardig oplopen. Beter is om, zeker de eerste kilometers die tevens de zwaarste zijn, rustig te beginnen en dan zien wat er in de tweede helft nog in de tank zit. Best wel een mooie klim, voor een groot gedeelte tussen de pijnbomen, maar toch steeds zicht over de omgeving. Het asfalt is ondanks zijn ruwheid van vrij goede kwaliteit, dus best wel goed berijdbaar. Buiten een local of een verdwaalde toerist is er weinig of geen verkeer.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:43:50
11 km/h 00:27:53
15 km/h 00:20:27
19 km/h 00:16:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Bleine can be cycled from 5 sides. Col de Bleine is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Bleine from Les Quatre Chemins, Col de Bleine via Thorenc, Col de Bleine from Roquesteron - La Roque en Provence via Aiglun & Montagne de Thorenc from Col de Bleine.

Col de Bleine is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col de Bleine 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 de Bleine is not a problem.

Col de Bleine is 5.1 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Bleine is 6.1%.

Col de Bleine has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.9%.

The summit of Col de Bleine is at 1443 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:43:50 to climb Col de Bleine. At 11 km/h the time is 00:27:53, and at 15 km/h 00:20:27. For the fastest cyclists, 00:16:08 is an achievable time.

Col de Bleine is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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