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Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos

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9 reviews | Elevation profile | 29 photos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
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Statistics

Difficulty points 357
Length 6.9 mi
Average gradient 5.1%
Steepest segment 8.6%
Total ascent 1883 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
15 hairpin turns
#2 toughest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône
#1 most elevation gain of Bouches-du-Rhône
#3 longest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône
#36 average steepest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône
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Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos is a climb in the region Bouches-du-Rhône. It is 6.9 mi long and bridges 1883 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 357. The top of the ascent is located at 2379 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 9 reviews of this climb and uploaded 29 photos.

Road name: D2

4.0 by MathurinM
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Super long pass that never gets boring. There's a lot of switchbacks, a lot of high gradients and a great view as you go from one hairpin to the next. The surface is impeccable, but the cars drifting through the hairpins can be a little unsettling. At the end, you get a well-deserved superb view of Marseille! I recommend it!... read more

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Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
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Reviews (9)

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StephenBenQuin
StephenBenQuin
6 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

A must-do pass if you're in the area. The start from Gemenos in the cool under the trees in a superb setting is a pleasure, and the difficulty arrives gradually before you emerge from the cover of the trees and get to the heart of the matter. It's a very continuous effort, so find the right sprocket and your cadence and it goes by itself, too bad if your friend has a different gear and is going 0.3 or 0.5kmh faster, under the sun it's better to keep your pace and be late than to explode in the middle. The views and scenery are superb all the way, a real pleasure. The descent is great on both sides, although we prefer to go back down on the Gemenos side because of the quality of the road (which is sometimes worse on the other side and often wetter).

Un col à faire absolument si vous êtes dans le coin. Le départ depuis Gemenos à la fraîche sous les arbres dans un décor superbe est un plaisir, et la difficulté arrive progressivement avant de sortir du couvert des arbres et d'être dans le vif du sujet. Le pourcentage n'est pas tuant, c'est un effort très continu, trouvez le bon pignon et votre cadence et ça passe tout seul, tant pis si le copain à un braqué different et va 0.3 ou 0,5kmh plus vite, sous le soleil mieux vaut son rythme et du retard qu'exploser au milieu. La vue et le paysage sont superbes tout du long, c'est un réel plaisir. La descente est géniale d'un côté comme de l'autre même si on préfère redescendre côté Gemenos pour la qualité de la route (par moment dégradée de l'autre côté et souvent plus humide).

Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
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Btamsterdam
Btamsterdam
8 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Prachtige klim met mooie uitzichten bij elke haarspeldbocht. Bij voorkeur niet in het weekend want dan vliegen de motoren je om de oren.

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Rom1Ryb
Rom1Ryb
10 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Superb climb, similar to the Ventoux training run from Sault (same gradients, but half as long). Great views at times and at the summit!

Superbe ascension, faite comme entraînement du Ventoux depuis Sault (même pourcentages, mais moitié moins long). Belles vues par moment et au sommet !

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renéeugène
renéeugène
1 y 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Beautiful views, especially in spring with the broom in flower.

De très belles vues surtout au printemps avec les genêts en fleurs.

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MathurinM
MathurinM
1 y 4.0
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Super long pass that never gets boring. There's a lot of switchbacks, a lot of high gradients and a great view as you go from one hairpin to the next. The surface is impeccable, but the cars drifting through the hairpins can be a little unsettling. At the end, you get a well-deserved superb view of Marseille! I recommend it!

Super col long et jamais ennuyeux. Des replats, du gros pourcentage et une super vue au fur et à mesure qu'on avance lacets après lacets. Revêtement impeccable mais des voitures qui driftent dans les épingles à cheveux parfois peu rassurant. On assiste à la fin à une superbe vue sur Marseille bien méritée! Je recommande!!

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bastienblll
bastienblll
2 y 4.0 00:44:49 (9.3 mph)
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A very pretty pass with very little traffic. First kilometre in the forest before the start of the real climb. Some nice twists and turns, a few flat spots and a sublime view of Marseille once you reach the top. The climb is relatively easy, with no major gradients, but beware of the wind.

Très joli col avec peu de circulation. Premier kilomètre dans la forêt avant le début de la réelle pente. De beaux lacets, quelques replats et une vue sublime sur Marseille une fois au sommet. Montée relativement roulante, pas de gros pourcentages mais attention au vent.

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Arron
Arron premium
2 y 4.0
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Wonderful climb! Hairpin bends, phenomenal views. Climb starts in forest and as soon as you leave the trees behind you enter the hairpin bends. Great landscape to cycle in. Little shade and climb is on south side, so was very hot. Very worthwhile. Road surface is fine and traffic is not too bad.

Prachtige klim! Haarspeldbochten, fenomenaal uitzicht. Klim start in bos en zodra je de bomen achter je laat ga je de haarspeldbochten in. Geweldig landschap om in te fietsen. Weinig schaduw en klim ligt op zuidkant, dus was heel warm. Zeer de moeite waard. Wegdek is prima en qua verkeer valt het erg mee.

Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
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henrik_k
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3 y 5.0 00:49:27 (8.4 mph)
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This climb has everything: good surface, little traffic, serpentines, great views of the sea and from the pass also of Marseille. An absolute highlight in the area!

Dieser Anstieg hat alles: guten Belag, wenig Verkehr, Serpentinen, tolle Ausblicke auf das Meer und vom Pass auch auf Marseille. Ein absolutes Highlight in der Gegend!

Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos
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Vpitta
Vpitta
4 y 5.0
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It's like a mountain pass in the Alps, with big twists and turns and a great view of Marseille and the coast once you get there. Quite rolling and very little traffic.

On se croirait dans un col des Alpes, avec de grands lacets et une superbe vue sur Marseille et la côte une fois arrivés. Assez roulant et très peu de trafic.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:23:46
7 mph 00:59:18
9 mph 00:46:13
12 mph 00:34:43

Road surface condition

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Traffic

64% 28% 8%
Based on 25 votes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de l'Espigoulier can be cycled from 4 sides. Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de l'Espigoulier from Auriol, Col de l'Espigoulier from Saint Zacharie & Col de l'Espigoulier from Nans-les-Pins.

You don't need special gearing for Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos. 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'Espigoulier from Gémenos 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'Espigoulier from Gémenos is 6.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos is 5.1%.

Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.6%.

The summit of Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos is at 2379 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:23:46 to climb Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos. At 7 mph the time is 00:59:18, and at 9 mph 00:46:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:34:43 is an achievable time.

Col de l'Espigoulier from Gémenos is located in the region Bouches-du-Rhône in France.

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