Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer

Statistics

Difficulty points	313
Length	5.1 mi
Average gradient	5.3%
Steepest segment	14%
Total ascent	1434 ft

Difficulty points

313

Length

5.1 mi

Average gradient

5.3%

Steepest segment

14%

Total ascent

1434 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

4 hairpin turns

#95 toughest climb of Alpes-Maritimes

#99 most elevation gain of Alpes-Maritimes

#90 longest climb of Alpes-Maritimes

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Reviews (2)

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There was a lot of traffic coming from Nice, with occasional traffic jams at traffic lights that made it impossible to get through. After turning onto the M33, the road was nice and quiet with fantastic views.

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The views are undeniably beautiful, but it's mainly on a very main road that makes traffic very heavy. If I had to start in Villefranche, I'd take the Col des 4 Chemins to get the Col d'Eze route from Nice, which is much prettier and has a better road!

Climbing times

5 mph	01:01:59
7 mph	00:43:53
9 mph	00:34:12
12 mph	00:25:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col d’Èze can be cycled from 2 sides. Col d’Èze from Nice is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer.

You don't need special gearing for Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer. 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’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer 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’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer is 5.1 mi long.

The average gradient of Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer is 5.3%.

Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14%.

The summit of Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer is at 1663 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:01:59 to climb Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer. At 7 mph the time is 00:43:53, and at 9 mph 00:34:12. For the fastest cyclists, 00:25:41 is an achievable time.

Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

Col d’Èze from Villefranche-sur-Mer

Statistics

Short recap

Photos (6)

Reviews (2)

Climbing times

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

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