Col de Trebuchet from La Combe

Statistics

Difficulty points	312
Length	16.5 km
Average gradient	3.7%
Steepest 100 metres	7.5%
Total ascent	609 m

Difficulty points

312

Length

16.5 km

Average gradient

3.7%

Steepest 100 metres

7.5%

Total ascent

609 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

11 hairpin turns

#49 toughest climb of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

#95 most elevation gain of Provence

#57 longest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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FrostyRemo ^premium

11 Mo 4.0

A hidden quiet climb through rural vistas and medieval villages. Barely any traffic.

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a climb in 2 parts with a lovely descent in the middle. narrow road, pine forest, open fields, passes through beautiful pre- medieval village La Rochette.

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Beautiful views from just before La Rochette.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:21:32
11 km/h	01:30:04
15 km/h	01:06:03
19 km/h	00:52:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Trebuchet can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Trebuchet from Val de Chalvagne is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Trebuchet from La Combe.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Trebuchet from La Combe. 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 Trebuchet from La Combe 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 Trebuchet from La Combe is 16.5 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Trebuchet from La Combe is 3.7%.

Col de Trebuchet from La Combe has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.5%.

The summit of Col de Trebuchet from La Combe is at 1140 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:21:32 to climb Col de Trebuchet from La Combe. At 11 km/h the time is 01:30:04, and at 15 km/h 01:06:03. For the fastest cyclists, 00:52:08 is an achievable time.

Col de Trebuchet from La Combe is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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