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Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians

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5 reviews | Elevation profile | 16 photos
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
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Elevation profile Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians

Statistics

Difficulty points 836
Length 17.5 mi
Average gradient 4.8%
Steepest segment 10.2%
Total ascent 4465 ft

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Beautiful scenery
4 hairpin turns
#36 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#70 most elevation gain of France
#48 longest climb of France
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Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 17.5 mi long and bridges 4465 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 836. The top of the ascent is located at 5509 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 16 photos.

Road name: D28

5.0 by Jeroen
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
The climb through the Gorges de Cians is breathtakingly beautiful. The gorge gives you a continuous view on the fast flowing water in a very red tinted rock area. One part is even more beautiful than the other. Don't be mistaken about this climb. The beginning is easy, but the middle part is really tough for about 4 km. After those kilometres the steepness only decreases slowly. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that the temperature in the gorge is extremely high and that there are al... read more

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Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
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Da_Caveman
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11 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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I only climbed the last 7.5 km of this climb, transferring from Col de Couillole to Valberg. It is an easy section in wide, gentle landscape. Shortly after Valberg, at the Col de Valberg, the view is stupendous.

Ho scalato solo gli ultimi 7,5 km di questa salita, in trasferimento dal Col de Couillole a Valberg. È un tratto facile in paesaggio ampio e dolce. Poco dopo Valberg, al Col de Valberg la vista è stupenda.

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AntoineG10
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1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Absolutely sublime gorges, rarely visited and with magnificent colours!

Gorges absolument sublimes, peu fréquentées et avec de magnifiques couleur !

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Cromagnon
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1 y 5.0
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The famous Cians gorges! This is the rather sumptuous setting in which this ascent gently winds its way.
It's awe-inspiring, and you won't regret being here in the middle of all these red rocks and lots of cute little tunnels.
The road is very good but rather busy. It never climbs very steeply.
After Beuil, the landscape is more ordinary and the road to Valberg is still quite long (around ten km).
As much as I loved the first two thirds of this climb, the end seemed a little bland.
Valberg, a ski resort that is also active in summer, has plenty of restaurants and, as this climb is very long, it whets the appetite.
Well worth doing. 5 stars for the brick-coloured gorges and the river that shyly accompanies us.

Les fameuses gorges du Cians !
Voilà le décor plutôt somptueux dans lequel cette ascension serpente doucement.
C’est grandiose et on ne regrette pas d’être là au milieu de ces roches rouges et de quantité de petits tunnels bien mignons.
La route est très bonne mais plutôt fréquentée. Ça ne grimpe jamais méchamment, mais ça grimpe pendant près de 30km…
Après Beuil, le paysage est plus ordinaire et le chemin pour Valberg est encore bien long (une dizaine de km).
Autant j’ai adoré les deux premiers tiers de cette montée, autant la fin m’a semblé un peu fade.
Valberg, une station de ski active aussi en été, dispose de nombreux restaurants et comme cette ascension est très longue, elle ouvre l’appétit.
À faire. 5 étoiles pour les gorges couleur brique et cette rivière qui nous accompagne timidement.

Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
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achatelet
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4 y 4.0
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One of the longest passes I have climbed. The landscape is magnificent, especially because of its originality and the diversity of its fauna and flora.

Un des cols les plus long que j'ai gravi. Le paysage est magnifique notamment du fait de son originalité et la diversité de sa faune et flore.

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Jeroen
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4 y 5.0
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The climb through the Gorges de Cians is breathtakingly beautiful. The gorge gives you a continuous view on the fast flowing water in a very red tinted rock area. One part is even more beautiful than the other.
Don't be mistaken about this climb. The beginning is easy, but the middle part is really tough for about 4 km. After those kilometres the steepness only decreases slowly. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that the temperature in the gorge is extremely high and that there are almost no shady spots. There is no water in the gorge. I was lucky to run into a small waterfall where I took a cold shower and filled my water bottles. It is also advisable to bring a small bicycle light because of the tunnels on the route.

De klim door de Gorges de Cians is adembenemend mooi. De kloof geeft je continue zicht op het snelstromende water in een zeer rood getint rotsgebied. Het ene stuk is nog mooier dan het andere.
Vergis je niet in deze klim. Het begin is gezapig, maar het middenstuk is een kilometer of 4 echt pittig. Na die kilometers neemt de steilte maar langzaam af. Dit gevoel wordt versterkt omdat het in de kloof ronduit loeiheet is en er bijna geen plekken met schaduw zijn. Er is in de kloof geen water te krijgen. Ik had het geluk tegen een mini-watervalletje aan te lopen waar ik even koud heb gedoucht en mijn bidons heb gevuld. Ook is het meenemen van een klein fietslampje aan te raden vanwege de tunnels op het traject.

Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians
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Climbing times

5 mph 03:30:53
7 mph 02:29:17
9 mph 01:56:21
12 mph 01:27:24

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Frequently Asked Questions

Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne can be cycled from 3 sides. Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Guillaumes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Péone & Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians.

You don't need special gearing for Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians. 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.

Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians 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.

Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians is 17.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians is 4.8%.

Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.2%.

The summit of Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians is at 5509 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:30:53 to climb Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians. At 7 mph the time is 02:29:17, and at 9 mph 01:56:21. For the fastest cyclists, 01:27:24 is an achievable time.

Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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