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Col de Castillon from Menton

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Col de Castillon from Menton
Col de Castillon from Menton
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Elevation profile Col de Castillon from Menton

Statistics

Difficulty points 370
Length 7.5 mi
Average gradient 5.4%
Steepest segment 8.2%
Total ascent 2123 ft

Short recap

16 hairpin turns
#77 toughest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
#81 most elevation gain of Provence
#97 longest climb of Provence
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Col de Castillon from Menton is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 7.5 mi long and bridges 2123 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 370. The top of the ascent is located at 2316 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road name: D2566

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A relatively easy 12km climb: the km and the gradients follow each other well, you don't feel like you're doing nothing.... read more

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Col de Castillon from Menton
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Sospel, one of the must-see base camps!
From Menton, it can be reached via the Col de Castillon. A pass that never hurts. It's a gentle, pleasant climb on a road that's in good condition, but there's nothing breathtaking about it.
Be careful to turn right after Castillon so that you don't end up like me under the bridge, which is closed to bikes. This tunnel actually goes around the pass...
The descent to Sospel is also very gentle. The bends are very wide. A very relaxing descent.

Sospel, un des camps de base incontournables !
Depuis Menton, on y accède par ce col de Castillon. Un col qui ne fait jamais mal. Une ascension douce et plaisante sur une route en bel état mais qui, pour autant, ne nous présente rien d’époustouflant.
Attention à tourner à droite après Castillon afin de ne pas se retrouver comme moi sous le pont interdit aux vélos. Ce tunnel contourne justement le col…
La descente sur Sospel est toute douce aussi. Les virages très amples. Une descente très reposante.

Col de Castillon from Menton
Col de Castillon from Menton
Col de Castillon from Menton
Col de Castillon from Menton
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A relatively easy 12km climb: the km and the gradients follow each other well, you don't feel like you're doing nothing.

Ascension de 12km relativement aisée : les km et les pourcentages s'enchainent bien, on a pas l'impression de faire du sur place.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:30:37
7 mph 01:04:09
9 mph 00:49:59
12 mph 00:37:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Castillon can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Castillon from Menton is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Castillon from Sospel.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Castillon from Menton. 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 de Castillon from Menton 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 de Castillon from Menton is 7.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Castillon from Menton is 5.4%.

Col de Castillon from Menton has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.2%.

The summit of Col de Castillon from Menton is at 2316 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:30:37 to climb Col de Castillon from Menton. At 7 mph the time is 01:04:09, and at 9 mph 00:49:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:33 is an achievable time.

Col de Castillon from Menton is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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