Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon

Difficulty points	405
Length	6.4 km
Average gradient	7.2%
Steepest 100 metres	15.5%
Total ascent	462 m

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nomadmonkey ^premium

1 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Yea… this one is a must. Dont try to go for any KOM’s or anything cause you will have to stop a few times to take a peak down into the 700m deep canyon. Great stuff

Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon

LuukH ^premium

10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

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Great climb with phenomenal views, especially early in the morning. See photos. Must do and see if you are in the area!

_superver ^premium

10 Mo 4.0

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Nice quiet climb. Cars really only come here to take photos at the viewpoints. The road is not in top condition. Getting to the top is no mean feat either as it is nasty steep at times.

The views are really great though. Mind the descent, the tarmac is pretty bouncy. So not fun to descend. Again, nice views though.

RICARDO71

1 y 5.0

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Done on 18 April 2024, starting in the rain and ending in the snow and cold. A very demanding climb with little experience but with breathtaking views over the canyon that reward you for your efforts.

pierre81

1 y 5.0

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A magnificent climb not to be underestimated! Beware of the profile as the climb is very irregular. The hairpins allow you to breathe a little, but there are plenty of steep sections over 10％ that will break your legs. There's not much shade, so keep well hydrated, especially as it's often hot in the region despite the altitude. The views are splendid and the long descent is one-way, so there's no risk of coming across an oncoming car. A hut awaits you on the descent for a well-deserved drink!

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2 y 5.0

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Splendid! Unmissable! It's a real coastline, after all. Not just a really nice ride. The 11％ passage is very present. I'd advise climbing without stopping, of course, and stopping at viewpoints on the way down so you don't miss out on the grandiose panoramas.
Lots of cars and motorbikes.

cjgeugies

3 y 5.0

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This is truly one of the most beautiful routes I have ever cycled. It is like cycling past a painting.

John Doe

4 y 5.0

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Superb route des crêtes with beautiful views over the Verdon Gorge. Steep climb from the start to the middle of the full circle of the route des crêtes, then a steep descent with some nice one-way turns to the Chalet de la Maline. Then the end of the route is winding with some gentle slopes until the return to Palud sur Verdon.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:54:53
11 km/h	00:34:55
15 km/h	00:25:36
19 km/h	00:20:13

Road surface condition

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Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon 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!

Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon 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!

Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon is 6.4 km long.

The average gradient of Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon is 7.2%.

Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.5%.

The summit of Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon is at 1323 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:54:53 to climb Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon. At 11 km/h the time is 00:34:55, and at 15 km/h 00:25:36. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:13 is an achievable time.

Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.

Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon

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Route des Crêtes du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon

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Photos (20)

Reviews (8)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

Traffic

Frequently Asked Questions

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