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Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 9 photos
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
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Statistics

Difficulty points 464
Length 7.5 mi
Average gradient 5.9%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 2333 ft

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Beautiful scenery
12 hairpin turns
#95 toughest climb of Provence
#96 most elevation gain of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#99 longest climb of Provence
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Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont is a climb in the region Provence. It is 7.5 mi long and bridges 2333 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 464. The top of the ascent is located at 3944 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road names: Chemin de la Pinède (D19) & D71

5.0 by Jeroen
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
After 130 km in the legs I found this climb very hard. The first half is fine, but when you're over halfway the percentages keep rising. If you are fresh it will not be so bad, if you are tired this is a long killer. But she is worth it! This is a beautiful climb that treats you to ever more beautiful views on that second section. Please take the time to grab a viewpoint every now and then and look into the gorge. Impressive is an understatement. You can't escape the tourist traffic h... read more

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Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
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EliottE
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9 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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The view is well worth the effort. For me, doing it early in the morning is the best option for getting the best light in the gorges.

La vue en vaut largement la peine. La faire tôt le matin est pour moi la meilleure option pour avoir la meilleure lumière dans les gorges

Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
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patmac
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3 y 5.0 00:54:49 (8.2 mph)

Absolutely loved this climb - it was a real highlight of a family holiday to the area.
I'd travelled from Greoux Les Bains and parked at Riez to do a 90KM loop - this was the highest point of the lap before I headed back.
I arrived at the bottom around 9am on an August morning and it was probably already 28˚C, so I was grateful for any shade I could find on the way. Thankfully, there are quite a lot of parts in the middle that offer a break from the sun.
The first section from Aguimes feels exposed to the sun but it's all nice surface and a a steady gradient. There are the odd pitches up to 7-8％ but in general it hovers around 6％.
The balcony road at the top and the hairpins are amazing and the views out across the lake and the gorge are on another level.

Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
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Quepos
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3 y 5.0
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Before the village of Aiguines it is doable, after the village then it gets really tough. All in all, a super nice climb with very nice views. And just before the top on the right side of the road there is indeed a little fountain where you can fill your water bottles, even if it's the middle of summer.

Voor het dorpje Aiguines is het goed te doen, na het dorpje dan wordt hij pas echt zwaar. Al met al een super mooie beklimming met zeer mooie uitzichten. En net voor de top aan de rechterkant van de weg inderdaad een fonteintje waar je de bidons kunt vullen, ook als het hartje zomer is.

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Jeroen
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4 y 5.0
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After 130 km in the legs I found this climb very hard. The first half is fine, but when you're over halfway the percentages keep rising. If you are fresh it will not be so bad, if you are tired this is a long killer.
But she is worth it! This is a beautiful climb that treats you to ever more beautiful views on that second section. Please take the time to grab a viewpoint every now and then and look into the gorge. Impressive is an understatement. You can't escape the tourist traffic here, but in the middle of the summer holidays I didn't find it too busy. 500 meters before the top is a source on the right with ice cold running water for the head and the bottle.

Na 130 kilometer in de benen vond ik deze klim erg zwaar. De eerste helft loopt prima, maar als je over de helft bent gaan de percentages steeds verder omhoog. Als je fris bent zal het wel meevallen, als je moe bent is dit toch een lange killer.
Maar jeetje wat is ze het waard! Dit is een prachtige klim die je op dat tweede gedeelte trakteert op steeds mooiere uitzichten. Neem alsjeblieft de tijd om af en toe een uitzichtpunt te pakken en in de gorge te kijken. Indrukwekkend is een understatement. Aan toeristisch verkeer ontkom je hier niet, maar zo midden in de zomervakantie vond ik het niet eens onnoemelijk druk. 500 meter voor de top zit aan de rechterkant een bron met ijskoud stromend water voor op het hoofd en in de bidon.

Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:30:07
7 mph 01:03:48
9 mph 00:49:43
12 mph 00:37:21

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cirque de Vaumale can be cycled from 3 sides. Cirque de Vaumale is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont & Cirque de Vaumale from Les Salles-sur-Verdon.

You don't need special gearing for Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont. 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.

Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont 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!

Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont is 7.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont is 5.9%.

Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont is at 3944 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:30:07 to climb Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont. At 7 mph the time is 01:03:48, and at 9 mph 00:49:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:21 is an achievable time.

Cirque de Vaumale from Hameau du Pont is located in the region Provence in France.

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