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Col d'Espreaux

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Elevation profile Col d'Espreaux

Statistics

Difficulty points 343
Length 7.6 mi
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest segment 12.5%
Total ascent 1919 ft

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#83 toughest climb of Hautes Alpes
#42 most elevation gain of Hautes Alpes
#22 longest climb of Hautes Alpes
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Col d'Espreaux is a climb in the region Hautes Alpes. It is 7.6 mi long and bridges 1919 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 343. The top of the ascent is located at 3789 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: D20

2.0 by Opdeberg
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Very quiet col through a quiet area. The road winds up without becoming really steep. As often in this area, the slope is very irregular, alternating between 2％ and 7％. At the top you have a nice view of the "Terres Noires", a dark grey-brown marlstone. It is characterized by the alternation of deep grooves in the surface.... read more

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Very quiet col through a quiet area. The road winds up without becoming really steep. As often in this area, the slope is very irregular, alternating between 2％ and 7％. At the top you have a nice view of the "Terres Noires", a dark grey-brown marlstone. It is characterized by the alternation of deep grooves in the surface.

Zeer rustige col door een rustig gebied. De weg slingert omhoog zonder dat het echt steil wordt. Zoals vaker in dit gebied is de helling zeer onregelmatig en wisselen 2％ en 7-8％ elkaar af. Bovenop heb je mooi uitzicht op de "Terres Noires", een donkergrijsbruine mergelsoort. Deze kenmerkt zich door de afwisseling van diepe groeven in het oppervlak.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:31:11
7 mph 01:04:33
9 mph 00:50:18
12 mph 00:37:47

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d'Espreaux can be cycled from 3 sides. Col d'Espreaux from Le Vivas via Barcillonnette is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d'Espreaux from Les Savoyons & Col d'Espreaux from Barcillonnette.

You don't need special gearing for Col d'Espreaux. 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 d'Espreaux 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 d'Espreaux is 7.6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d'Espreaux is 4.8%.

Col d'Espreaux has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.5%.

The summit of Col d'Espreaux is at 3789 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:31:11 to climb Col d'Espreaux. At 7 mph the time is 01:04:33, and at 9 mph 00:50:18. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:47 is an achievable time.

Col d'Espreaux is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.

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