Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane

Difficulty points	521
Length	10.3 km
Average gradient	6.1%
Steepest 100 metres	18%
Total ascent	624 m

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Teo ^premium

9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Beautiful climb! Already starts nicely by a lake and winds along rocks. Climb is about 10 kilometres and is nice and gradual. Not busy with traffic

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10 Mo 4.0

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Great climb. The profile is not quite right, nor is the length. According to the roadside signs, it is 13.1 km. The second part is a bit easier than the first part.

The view of the lake is particularly beautiful!

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1 y 4.0

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Probably the most beautiful walk from Castellane.
Especially if you continue up the hill to the Stade de Neige.
From Castellane, take the D4085. This road is very clean and fairly busy, but it's wide enough for everything to run smoothly.
Then turn right onto the D102, which is almost deserted. From that point on, the road climbs steeply. But the gradient soon eases off, giving way to a quiet and very pleasant climb.
The views over Lac de Castillon and then the Chaudanne reserve remind us that artificial lakes can also be enchanting. The scenery is pretty good!
The arrival at the pass is disappointing: the signpost and the wind...
You should definitely continue on to the Stade des Neiges!

Nikos

3 y 5.0

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Nice climb with great views of the blue lac du Chaudanne!
Quiet road with little traffic.

Agostinho53

4 y 5.0 01:07:02 (9.2 km/h)

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The first few hundred meters as you ride away from the Chaudanne reservoir are an assault on your constitution. I didn't really know the profile of the climb and that really came in hard. After that, it gets punchy without being really steep. It is a nice asphalted, not too wide road with a number of hairpin bends and you have almost constantly a view of the lake of which the water seems to become more and more blue. Once halfway at the T-junction.... turn left towards a climb of about 300 m. You come to a viaduct from where you have a beautiful view on both the lake right in front of you, and the lake of Castillon on the right side. Then you turn around and ride the second part of the climb. Once you've passed the village of Demandolx, the climb is gentle enough to reach the top. From there you can climb even higher to the ski station of Soleilhas-Vauplane.

Douwe29

3 y

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Are the first few metres actually that steep? I was there in 2018 and I don't remember this. Moreover, Strava also says only around 7％

Jeroen ^premium

4 y 4.0

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Downright beautiful climb. There is some traffic, but not really disturbing. Along the way you are treated to views of the lake. From the village the climb becomes easier, but also less beautiful. Nevertheless, highly recommended!

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4 y 3.0

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Nice climb with 2 faces. The first hectares after the turnoff at the lake are pretty tough. Shortly before the exit to Demandolx it goes downhill for a while with a nice view on another lake on the right. After the village it goes slowly uphill. At the top you can turn left and climb some more to ski resort Vauplane.

mcwieger ^premium

4 y 4.0

Magnificent climb on a not too busy, good quality road. Great first part, hair pins under the trees. Check out the view on Lac de Chaudanne!

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:28:03
11 km/h	00:56:02
15 km/h	00:41:05
19 km/h	00:32:26

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Saint Barnabé can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Saint Barnabé from La Cite & Col de Saint Barnabé from Soleilhas.

Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane 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 Saint Barnabé from Castellane 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 Saint Barnabé from Castellane is 10.3 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane is 6.1%.

Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 18%.

The summit of Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane is at 1366 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:28:03 to climb Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane. At 11 km/h the time is 00:56:02, and at 15 km/h 00:41:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:32:26 is an achievable time.

Col de Saint Barnabé from Castellane is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.

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