Col de Sormiou from Marseille

Statistics

Difficulty points	95
Length	2.5 km
Average gradient	4.7%
Steepest 100 metres	14.7%
Total ascent	120 m

Difficulty points

Length

2.5 km

Average gradient

4.7%

Steepest 100 metres

14.7%

Total ascent

120 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

#43 toughest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône

#62 most elevation gain of Bouches-du-Rhône

#61 longest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône

#49 average steepest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône

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A pretty little pass on the outskirts of Marseille. It's easy to get to as you drive through the town and the tarmac is very good. However, as soon as you pass the guardhouse (traffic is regulated) the road is more for gravel (potholes and stones). The last part of the climb is a mental affair with an average gradient of 14％ over several hundred metres. But what a reward at the top! The view of the calanques is incredible.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:21:45
11 km/h	00:13:50
15 km/h	00:10:09
19 km/h	00:08:01

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Sormiou can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Sormiou from Marseille.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Sormiou from Marseille. 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 Sormiou from Marseille 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 Sormiou from Marseille is 2.5 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Sormiou from Marseille is 4.7%.

Col de Sormiou from Marseille has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.7%.

The summit of Col de Sormiou from Marseille is at 181 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:21:45 to climb Col de Sormiou from Marseille. At 11 km/h the time is 00:13:50, and at 15 km/h 00:10:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:08:01 is an achievable time.

Col de Sormiou from Marseille is located in the region Bouches-du-Rhône in France.

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