Col de Fontbelle from Thoard

Statistics

Difficulty points	390
Length	6.8 mi
Average gradient	5.1%
Steepest segment	10.2%
Total ascent	1844 ft

Difficulty points

390

Length

6.8 mi

Average gradient

5.1%

Steepest segment

10.2%

Total ascent

1844 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

6 hairpin turns

#34 toughest climb of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

#27 most elevation gain of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

#27 longest climb of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

#93 average steepest climb of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence

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Admirateurdecromagnon

8 Mo 5.0

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A very fine pass, of average length but with irregular gradients. Very pretty scenery, and a welcoming rest area at the top.
To find water, descend 1 km down the other side and there is a fountain at a rest area on the left of the road as you descend.

OscarF

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Beautiful and very quiet col, highly recommended. First 2 kilometres are a good warm-up, the middle section is solid and the last 2 kilometres are downhill/flat. The views while climbing are impressive.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:21:53
7 mph	00:57:58
9 mph	00:45:10
12 mph	00:33:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Fontbelle can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Fontbelle from Sisteron is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Fontbelle from Thoard.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Fontbelle from Thoard. 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 Fontbelle from Thoard 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 Fontbelle from Thoard is 6.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Fontbelle from Thoard is 5.1%.

Col de Fontbelle from Thoard has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Col de Fontbelle from Thoard is at 4278 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:21:53 to climb Col de Fontbelle from Thoard. At 7 mph the time is 00:57:58, and at 9 mph 00:45:10. For the fastest cyclists, 00:33:56 is an achievable time.

Col de Fontbelle from Thoard is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.

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