Col de Châteauneuf de Contes

Difficulty points	326
Length	6.7 km
Average gradient	6.5%
Steepest 100 metres	14.6%
Total ascent	436 m

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4 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Tough start, especially after a long cold descent from the previous climb. Slightly busier road than others in the area but plenty of space to overtake. Plenty of hairpins to give it an alpine feel, then a very fast (but very busy) descent back into Nice

christine ^premium

12 Mo 4.0

climb up narrow road with lots hairpins. quite a few cars on a weekday at lunchtime. hot in full sun! (no water no stream)

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A steep start on a hot afternoon but worth the effort.

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1 y 3.0

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It attacks hard and then quickly calms down. You realise you're close to Nice because there are so many buildings everywhere. From up here, you get a few views of the sea.
Quite a lot of traffic. Too much on a road of this type.
It's a pleasant climb, and the descent to Le Colombier is really nice.

Marco06

1 y 4.0 00:45:00 (9 km/h)

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Very hard at first (1km at 11％) then less steep later on but not easy all the same.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:57:44
11 km/h	00:36:44
15 km/h	00:26:56
19 km/h	00:21:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Châteauneuf de Contes can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Châteauneuf de Contes from Contes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Châteauneuf de Contes from Le Colombier.

Col de Châteauneuf de Contes 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 Châteauneuf de Contes 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 de Châteauneuf de Contes is 6.7 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Châteauneuf de Contes is 6.5%.

Col de Châteauneuf de Contes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.6%.

The summit of Col de Châteauneuf de Contes is at 627 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:57:44 to climb Col de Châteauneuf de Contes. At 11 km/h the time is 00:36:44, and at 15 km/h 00:26:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:21:16 is an achievable time.

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

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