Mont Vial from Vescous

Statistics

Difficulty points	992
Length	17.7 km
Average gradient	6.8%
Steepest 100 metres	12.5%
Total ascent	1204 m

Difficulty points

992

Length

17.7 km

Average gradient

6.8%

Steepest 100 metres

12.5%

Total ascent

1204 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

31 hairpin turns

#76 toughest climb of French Alps

#94 most elevation gain of French Alps

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

#64 average steepest climb of Alpes-Maritimes

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A particularly difficult climb, with double-digit gradients and a horrible surface, but all in all a fabulous life.

Climbing times

7 km/h	02:31:26
11 km/h	01:36:22
15 km/h	01:10:40
19 km/h	00:55:47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mont Vial can be cycled from 3 sides. Mont Vial from Vescous is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Mont Vial from Pont Charles-Albert via Gilette & Mont Vial from Pont Charles-Albert via Bonson.

Mont Vial from Vescous 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!

Mont Vial from Vescous belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Mont Vial from Vescous is 17.7 km long.

The average gradient of Mont Vial from Vescous is 6.8%.

Mont Vial from Vescous has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Mont Vial from Vescous is at 1533 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 02:31:26 to climb Mont Vial from Vescous. At 11 km/h the time is 01:36:22, and at 15 km/h 01:10:40. For the fastest cyclists, 00:55:47 is an achievable time.

Mont Vial from Vescous is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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