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Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse

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Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
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Elevation profile Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
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Difficulty points 287
Length 4 mi
Average gradient 5.6%
Steepest segment 12.4%
Total ascent 1188 ft

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Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 4 mi long and bridges 1188 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 287. The top of the ascent is located at 3507 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: D 316

1.0 by YetiJ
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Avoid. The road surface is not a gravel section followed by paved. It’s loose gravel on a paved layer the whole way up. In the UK we call it “surface dressing”, where gravel is layered on the surface, and the weight of cars presses the gravel together to form a hard layer. However on this road there is so little traffic it remains loose and deep. That’s not the worst part of this climb. In wet weather, the road is closed to traffic. In two places, streams flow across the road, which pres... read more

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Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
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Avoid. The road surface is not a gravel section followed by paved. It’s loose gravel on a paved layer the whole way up. In the UK we call it “surface dressing”, where gravel is layered on the surface, and the weight of cars presses the gravel together to form a hard layer. However on this road there is so little traffic it remains loose and deep. That’s not the worst part of this climb. In wet weather, the road is closed to traffic. In two places, streams flow across the road, which presumably get swollen. The road is also strewn with boulders, which the rain must wash out from the overhanging cliff. The cliffs don’t look very well supported. Given the poor surface, and the potentially hazardous nature of the road, I recommend to avoid this climb.

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What a lovely walk!
The gravel road for the first two kilometres has just deteriorated again with the recent storms at the end of August.
It's still passable for a road bike and the gradient is never severe.
This path offers a lesson in geology and plate tectonics. The folding of the layers on the right and left is spectacular.
A pretty waterfall crosses the road.
Seven patous (yes, 7!) watch over a herd and as the fence is neither high nor solid, we strongly advise you to get off the bike for a hundred metres or so.
Not a dull moment. Yes, really, this little climb is very pleasant.
I'm hesitating between three and four stars.

Très jolie balade !
La route « gravel » sur les deux premiers kilomètres, vient encore de se dégrader avec les derniers orages de fin août.
Elle reste praticable pour un vélo de route et le pourcentage n’est jamais sévère.
Ce chemin offre une leçon de géologie et de tectonique des plaques. À droite comme à gauche, les plissements des couches sont spectaculaires.
Une jolie cascade traverse la route.
Sept patous (oui, 7 !) veillent sur un troupeau et comme la barrière n’est ni haute, ni solide, il est fortement conseillé de descendre du vélo sur une centaine de mètres.
On ne s’ennuie pas. Oui, vraiment, cette petite ascension est très plaisante.
J’hésite entre trois et quatre étoiles.

Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:48:52
7 mph 00:34:36
9 mph 00:26:58
12 mph 00:20:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Saint Léger can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Saint Léger from La croix sur Roudoule is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse. 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 Saint Léger via La Vignasse is a 3rd-category climb. Almost anyone can handle this climb, as long as you have a bike with climbing gears. If you have little training, you will probably need to shift down significantly. For experienced riders, Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse is not a problem.

Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse is 4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse is 5.6%.

Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.4%.

The summit of Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse is at 3507 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:48:52 to climb Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse. At 7 mph the time is 00:34:36, and at 9 mph 00:26:58. For the fastest cyclists, 00:20:15 is an achievable time.

Col de Saint Léger via La Vignasse is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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