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Col de la Cornille from Fayence

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Col de la Cornille from Fayence
Col de la Cornille from Fayence
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Elevation profile Col de la Cornille from Fayence

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Difficulty points 787
Length 21.4 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 10%
Total ascent 4295 ft

Short recap

10 hairpin turns
#46 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#80 most elevation gain of France
#97 longest climb of Europe
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Col de la Cornille from Fayence is a climb in the region Provence. It is 21.4 mi long and bridges 4295 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 787. The top of the ascent is located at 4541 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: D563, D6085, Roues des Combes & D81

3.0 by Julian1601
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Climbed on 29/12/2025. The climb up to Mons is really worth it. The scenery on your right is breathtaking and the sight of this small village gives you courage. The section between the Col de Valferriere and the foot of the Col de Cornille is a very busy road, fortunately taken in the downhill direction. The final ramps are very difficult. Unfortunately, there's no Col de Cornille sign, and no clear view at the summit, only the satisfaction of having climbed such a long ascent. On the o... read more

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Col de la Cornille from Fayence
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Julian1601
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5 Mo 3.0 02:45:00 (7.8 mph)
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Climbed on 29/12/2025.
The climb up to Mons is really worth it. The scenery on your right is breathtaking and the sight of this small village gives you courage.
The section between the Col de Valferriere and the foot of the Col de Cornille is a very busy road, fortunately taken in the downhill direction.
The final ramps are very difficult. Unfortunately, there's no Col de Cornille sign, and no clear view at the summit, only the satisfaction of having climbed such a long ascent.
On the other hand, the flats and gentle descents that feel good on the way up... hurt horribly on the way down.

Escaladé le 29/12/2025.
Ce qui vaut vraiment la peine, c'est la montée jusque Mons. Les paysages sur votre droite sont à couper le souffle et la perspective de ce petit village donne du courage.
La partie entre le col de valferriere et le pied du col de Cornille est une route très fréquentée, heureusement prise dans le sens de la descente.
Les dernières rampes sont très difficiles. Malheureusement, il n'y a pas dr panneau Col de Cornille, ni paysage dégagé au sommet, mais bien la satisfaction d'avoir gravi une si longue ascension.
Par contre, les replats/légères descentes qui font du bien dans le sens de la montée... font horriblement mal dans le sens de la descente.

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A pass that is in fact a combination of 3 passes: at the end of each climb there is a small resting place that allows you to recover to better follow up, so in the end the 35 km are well done!

Col qui est en fait un combiné de 3 cols : à la fin de chaque montée il y a un petit replat qui permet de récupérer pour mieux enchaîner donc au final les 35 bornes se font bien !

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Climbing times

5 mph 04:18:33
7 mph 03:03:03
9 mph 02:22:39
12 mph 01:47:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Cornille can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de la Cornille from Fayence is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Cornille from Andon.

You don't need special gearing for Col de la Cornille from Fayence. 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 la Cornille from Fayence is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col de la Cornille from Fayence is 21.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Cornille from Fayence is 3.8%.

Col de la Cornille from Fayence has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10%.

The summit of Col de la Cornille from Fayence is at 4541 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:18:33 to climb Col de la Cornille from Fayence. At 7 mph the time is 03:03:03, and at 9 mph 02:22:39. For the fastest cyclists, 01:47:10 is an achievable time.

Col de la Cornille from Fayence is located in the region Provence in France.

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