Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne

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Difficulty points	149
Length	6.5 km
Average gradient	4.2%
Steepest 100 metres	9.2%
Total ascent	274 m

Difficulty points

149

Length

6.5 km

Average gradient

4.2%

Steepest 100 metres

9.2%

Total ascent

274 m

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Once you've reached this pass, there are several options for climbing other small passes.
Not much to say about them. A nice little bridge and a smooth, clean road. The other side is more interesting.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:56:07
11 km/h	00:35:42
15 km/h	00:26:11
19 km/h	00:20:40

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Saint Raphaël can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Saint Raphaël from Puget-Theniers is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne. 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 Saint Raphaël from La Penne is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne is 6.5 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne is 4.2%.

Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.2%.

The summit of Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne is at 879 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:56:07 to climb Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne. At 11 km/h the time is 00:35:42, and at 15 km/h 00:26:11. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:40 is an achievable time.

Col de Saint Raphaël from La Penne is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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