Col de la Porte from Contes

Col de la Porte can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Porte from Contes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Porte from Lantosque.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Porte from Contes. 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 de la Porte from Contes is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de la Porte from Contes is 22.9 km long.

The average gradient of Col de la Porte from Contes is 4.2%.

Col de la Porte from Contes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.7%.

The summit of Col de la Porte from Contes is at 1053 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:15:59 to climb Col de la Porte from Contes. At 11 km/h the time is 02:04:43, and at 15 km/h 01:31:27. For the fastest cyclists, 01:12:12 is an achievable time.

Col de la Porte from Contes is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.