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Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou

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Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
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Difficulty points 183
Length 0.9 mi
Average gradient 10.8%
Steepest segment 16.7%
Total ascent 525 ft

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Beautiful scenery
#12 toughest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône
#40 most elevation gain of Bouches-du-Rhône
#83 longest climb of Bouches-du-Rhône
#29 average steepest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is a climb in the region Bouches-du-Rhône. It is 0.9 mi long and bridges 525 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 10.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 183. The top of the ascent is located at 591 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 19 photos.

Road names: Chemin de Sormiou, Chemin de Sormiou & Chemin de Sormiou

5.0 by FrdricM89
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
When I was a 3rd category runner, I did the Sormiou challenge, which was a dry, timed climb up the hill...It was just terrible, flat out from the bottom to the top, at 220 pulses for an effort of between 5 and 6 minutes...I don't know if this race still exists, having left my home town many years ago...... read more

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Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou
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Reviews (2)

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FrdricM89
FrdricM89
8 Mo 5.0 00:05:30 (10 mph)
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When I was a 3rd category runner, I did the Sormiou challenge, which was a dry, timed climb up the hill...It was just terrible, flat out from the bottom to the top, at 220 pulses for an effort of between 5 and 6 minutes...I don't know if this race still exists, having left my home town many years ago...

j'effectuais lorsque j'étais coureur 3ème caté, le défi de sormiou, qui était une montée sèche chronométrée de la bosse...C'était juste terrible, à bloc du bas jusqu'au sommet, à 220 puls pour un effort entre 5 et 6 minutes...Je ne sais pas si cette course existe encore, ayant quitté ma ville natale depuis de nombreuses années...

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theojarrand
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8 Mo 5.0
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Simply incredible! The road is in a bad state, and a gravel tyre wouldn't be out of place (at least 28 or 30 mm reinforced tyres). But the road is amazing! Beautiful bends with breathtaking views, surely one of, if not the most beautiful in the region. The gradients are Dantesque, but well worth the diversions. MA-GNI-FIQUE

Tout simplement incroyable ! La route est dans un sale état, et un gravel ne serait pas de refus (prévoir au minimum des pneus de 28 ou 30 et renforcés). Par contre la route est grandiose ! De beaux virages avec une vue a couper le souffle, sûrement une, voir la plus belle de la région. Les pourcentages sont dantesques, mais cela vaut largement le détour. MA-GNI-FIQUE

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:11:06
7 mph 00:07:51
9 mph 00:06:07
12 mph 00:04:36

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Sormiou can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Sormiou from Marseille.

Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou 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 Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou 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 Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is not a problem.

Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is 0.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is 10.8%.

Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.7%.

The summit of Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is at 591 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:11:06 to climb Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou. At 7 mph the time is 00:07:51, and at 9 mph 00:06:07. For the fastest cyclists, 00:04:36 is an achievable time.

Col de Sormiou from Calanque de Sormiou is located in the region Bouches-du-Rhône in France.

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