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Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 3 photos
Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
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Elevation profile Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée

Statistics

Difficulty points 1066
Length 11.4 mi
Average gradient 7.1%
Steepest segment 13.4%
Total ascent 4262 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
16 hairpin turns
#86 toughest climb of France
#87 most elevation gain of France
#41 longest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#55 average steepest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
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Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 11.4 mi long and bridges 4262 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1066. The top of the ascent is located at 8012 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: M2205

5.0 by HenkvandeSterre
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Very nice climb because of the varied landscape: high rocks of a ravine, alpine meadows. And because of the tranquillity. The tarmac is moderate, but no reason to leave the climb left or right. The village at the start of the climb is bursting with water sources.... read more

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Reviews (4)

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HenkvandeSterre
HenkvandeSterre
9 Mo 5.0
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Very nice climb because of the varied landscape: high rocks of a ravine, alpine meadows. And because of the tranquillity. The tarmac is moderate, but no reason to leave the climb left or right. The village at the start of the climb is bursting with water sources.

Zeer mooie klim vanwege het afwisselende landschap: hoge rotsen van een ravijn, alpenweides. En vanwege de rust. Het asfalt is matig, maar geen reden om de klim links of rechts te laten liggen. In het dorpje aan het begin van de klim barst het van de waterbronnen.

Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée
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Titouan-GBN
Titouan-GBN
10 Mo 5.0
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A long, magnificent ascent! A splendid climb that lives up to the legend of the Cime de la Bonette.

Longue et magnifique ascension ! Une montée splendide à la hauteur du mythe de la Cime de la Bonette.

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Titouan-GBN
Titouan-GBN
10 Mo 4.0 01:20:48 (8.4 mph)
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A calm, peaceful and magnificent climb!
After a section in the forest, the landscape opens up and offers superb panoramic views of the Mercantour.

Ascension calme, paisible et magnifique !
Après une partie en forêt, le paysage se dégage et offre de superbes panoramas sur le mercantour.

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JeroenJ
JeroenJ premium
10 Mo 4.0
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Tricky relatively unknown climb. Climbed after climbing the Bonette from Jausiers. After fantastic descent of that climb towards Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée, turn right. This climb starts on a wide, gooey road until Saint-Dalmas Le-Selvage. From here the road surface deteriorates , but still doable on a road bike. The climb gets progressively harder as you approach the top, with some very steep sections in the last 5 kilometres. At the top, the asphalt stops and you can only go on a (coarse) gravel track towards the Bonette or towards Cayolle. Conclusion: very nice unknown brother of the Bonette, if you have gravel bike or MTB you should definitely ride it and continue on the gravel track.

Lastige relatief onbekende klim. Beklommen na beklimming van de Bonette vanuit Jausiers. Na fantastische afdaling van die klim richting Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée sla je rechtsaf. Deze beklimming start op een brede, goeie weg tot Saint-Dalmas Le-Selvage. Vanaf hier verslechtert het wegdek , maar nog steeds goed te doen met de racefiets. De klim wordt progressief lastiger naarmate je de top nadert, met enkele hele steile stroken in de laatste 5 kilometer. Boven stopt het asfalt en kan je enkel op een (grove) gravelbaan richting de Bonette of richting de Cayolle. Conclusie: zeer mooi ongekend broertje van de Bonette, indien je beschikt over gravelbike of MTB moet je hem zeker eens rijden en doorgaan op het gravelpad.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:17:14
7 mph 01:37:09
9 mph 01:15:43
12 mph 00:56:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée is 11.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée is 7.1%.

Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée is at 8012 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:17:14 to climb Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée. At 7 mph the time is 01:37:09, and at 9 mph 01:15:43. For the fastest cyclists, 00:56:53 is an achievable time.

Col de la Moutière from Saint-Étienne-de-Tinée is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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