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Gros Bessillon from Cotignac

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Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
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Elevation profile Gros Bessillon from Cotignac

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Difficulty points 340
Length 9.1 km
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest 100 metres 11.3%
Total ascent 493 m

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Gros Bessillon from Cotignac is a climb in the region Provence. It is 9.1 km long and bridges 493 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 340. The top of the ascent is located at 811 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road name: D 13

5.0 by thomariss
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Pleasant climb, no motorised traffic allowed! Virtually no shade, so prefer morning or late afternoon. No water on the way, so bring plenty of water. Magnificent views. For the descent: stay well in the middle of the road, especially on bends, as the sides of the road are made of sand! Not ideal for a road bike (with thin tyres), prefer a gravel or allroad.... read more

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Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
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thomariss
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Pleasant climb, no motorised traffic allowed! Virtually no shade, so prefer morning or late afternoon. No water on the way, so bring plenty of water. Magnificent views. For the descent: stay well in the middle of the road, especially on bends, as the sides of the road are made of sand! Not ideal for a road bike (with thin tyres), prefer a gravel or allroad.

Montée agréable, circulation motorisée interdite ! Quasiment pas d’ombre, préférer le matin ou fin de journée. Aucun point d’eau sur le chemin, prévoir assez d’eau. Vues magnifiques. Pour la descente : rester bien au milieu de la route, surtout lors des virages, car les bords de la route sont en sable ! Pas idéal en vélo de route (avec pneus fins), préférer un gravel ou allroad.

Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
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yanis
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Magnificent climb, impressive views all the way up and once at the top. The road is in very good condition all the way up, although beware of the stones on the side of the road on the way down. An orientation table allows you to admire the myriad points of interest visible, including Mont Ventoux, the Massif des Ecrins and the Montagne de Lachens. A stele also pays tribute to the FTP soldiers who fell for France during the fighting on this mountain. In short, it's a must-see in the region, so peaceful and so steeped in history.

Magnifique ascension, une vue impressionnante tout au long et une fois en haut. La route est en très bon état sur toute l'ascension, attention cependant aux pierres sur le bord de la route en descendant. Une table d'orientation vous permet d'admirer la myriade de points d'intérêt visibles, le Mont Ventoux, le massif des écrins, la montagne de Lachens... Une stèle rend également hommage aux FTP tombés pour la France lors d'affrontements sur cette montagne. En bref, un incontournable dans la région tant le lieu est paisible et chargé d'histoire.

Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
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tadgoraucymru
tadgoraucymru
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We've done this climb a couple of times but coming onto the D13 from the other direction. If the road to the summit is open to cars you need to stay vigilant as the road is very narrow. From the top you can see Mont Ventoux!

Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
Gros Bessillon from Cotignac
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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:17:52
11 km/h 00:49:33
15 km/h 00:36:20
19 km/h 00:28:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Gros Bessillon from Cotignac. 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.

Gros Bessillon from Cotignac 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!

Gros Bessillon from Cotignac is 9.1 km long.

The average gradient of Gros Bessillon from Cotignac is 5.4%.

Gros Bessillon from Cotignac has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.3%.

The summit of Gros Bessillon from Cotignac is at 811 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:17:52 to climb Gros Bessillon from Cotignac. At 11 km/h the time is 00:49:33, and at 15 km/h 00:36:20. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:41 is an achievable time.

Gros Bessillon from Cotignac is located in the region Provence in France.

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