Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet

Col de l’Êcre can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de l’Êcre from Pont du Loup is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet.

You don't need special gearing for Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet. 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 l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet 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 l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet is 17 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet is 4.1%.

Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.9%.

The summit of Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet is at 3668 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:24:43 to climb Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet. At 7 mph the time is 02:24:56, and at 9 mph 01:52:57. For the fastest cyclists, 01:24:51 is an achievable time.

Col de l’Êcre from Villeneuve-Loubet is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.