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Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie

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Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
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Elevation profile Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie

Statistics

Difficulty points 878
Length 9.4 mi
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest segment 17.4%
Total ascent 3612 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
18 hairpin turns
#28 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#35 most elevation gain of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#70 longest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#48 average steepest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
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Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 9.4 mi long and bridges 3612 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 878. The top of the ascent is located at 5262 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 30 photos.

Road name: M70

4.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
This side of the mountain brings me closer to the Col de Turini. Firstly, because there are fewer trees and the landscape is more open. Secondly, because there are plenty of wild blackberries. And finally, there were... And then, the bellowing of the stags in this landscape, that was something... And then, because I realised that arriving at the pass was just the prelude to the beautiful walk around the Authion, via the Baisse de Tueis, which is well worth the effort. Otherwise, to talk abo... read more

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Cromagnon
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1 y 4.0
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

This side of the mountain brings me closer to the Col de Turini. Firstly, because there are fewer trees and the landscape is more open.
Secondly, because there are plenty of wild blackberries.
And finally, there were...
And then, the bellowing of the stags in this landscape, that was something...
And then, because I realised that arriving at the pass was just the prelude to the beautiful walk around the Authion, via the Baisse de Tueis, which is well worth the effort.
Otherwise, to talk about the climb, the road is good, resurfaced in places for the Tour de France.
The gradients vary between 6.5 and 8.5％. The scenery is beautiful without being stunning.
The bends are rather pleasant.
During the week, no parade of Ferraris...
The finish at the pass is as disappointing as ever, but above all continue towards the Baisse de Tueis. The real reward is up there! At 1900m.

Ce versant me réconcilie un peu avec ce col de Turini. D’abord parce qu’il y a moins d’arbres et que le paysage apparaît.
Ensuite parce qu’il recèle de gisements de mûres sauvages.
Enfin, il recelait…
Et puis, le brame des cerfs dans ce paysage, c’était quelque chose…
Et aussi, parce que j’ai compris que cette arrivée au col n’était que le prélude à la belle balade du tour de l’Authion, via la Baisse de Tueis qui vaut la peine.
Sinon, pour parler de l’ascension, la route est bonne, refaite par endroits pour le passage du Tour de France.
Les pourcentages oscillent entre 6,5 et 8,5％. La fin est solide.
Les paysages sont beaux sans être renversants.
Les virages sont plutôt agréables.
En semaine, pas de défilé de Ferrari…
L’arrivée au col est toujours aussi décevante mais surtout poursuivez vers la Baisse de Tueis. La vraie récompense se trouve là-haut ! À 1900m…

Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
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BasR
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1 y 5.0
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Superb col with endless hairpin bends. The valleys and vegetation make you enjoy. The only regret is arriving at the summit. After so much beauty, the top is all a bit disappointing and you hardly have a view of the two valleys.
Highly recommended!

Schitterende col met eindeloze haarspeldbochten. De valleien en begroeiing maken dat je geniet. Het enige jammere is dat aankomst op de top. Na zoveel moois valt het boven allemaal wat tegen en heb je nauwelijks een uitzicht over de twee dalen.
Een aanrader!

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Marco06
Marco06
2 y 5.0 01:55:00 (4.9 mph)
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Things get tougher after La Bollène because there's not a single flat spot left (apart from taking the wide hairpins) and the last 4 km are very hard at 8.5％

Ça se corse après la bollène car plus un seul replat (à part de prendre les épingles larges) et les 4 derniers kms très durs à 8,5％

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Martino
Martino
3 y 5.0
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The landscape is just as beautiful as the Sospel side. With ancient chestnut trees forming a hedge as a spectator. For me personally, this is the most beautiful col in France. But that is because I like to look around me instead of just at my wrists on the handlebars.

Landschappelijk zeker zo mooi als de Sospelzijde. Met oeroude Kastanjebomen die een haag vormen als toeschouwer. Voor mij persoonlijk is dit de mooiste col van Frankrijk. Maar dat komt omdat ik vooral graag om me heen kijk inplaats alleen maar naar mijn polsen op het stuur.

Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie
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achatelet
achatelet
4 y 4.0
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The most complicated side from my point of view but numbers too! the km at 7％ become routine and we are quite happy when it stops!

Le versant le plus compliqué de mon point de vue mais des chiffres aussi ! les km à 7％ deviennent la routine et on est bien content quand ça s'arrête !

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Joeri_Laureys
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5 y 3.0
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I think this is in the region a must. Only I did it at temperatures up to 42 degrees and then the climb is very heavy. The descent to Nice is beautiful and very technical.
In 2020, this climb was in the Tour de France and also in the canceled Étape du Tour.
The descent is very beautiful, so beautiful that I want to ride that descent. That col has different, but have forgotten the name.

Ik vind dit in de regio wel een aanrader. Alleen ik deed hem bij temperaturen tot 42 graden en dan is de klim loodzwaar. De afdaling naar Nice is wondermooi en zeer technisch.
In 2020 zat deze klim in de Tour de France en ook in de geannuleerde Étape du Tour.
De afdaling is heel mooi, dus zo mooi dat ik die afdaling wel eens wil oprijden. Die col heeft anders, maar ben de naam vergeten.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:53:56
7 mph 01:20:40
9 mph 01:02:52
12 mph 00:47:13

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col de Turini can be cycled from 2 sides. Col de Turini from Sospel is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie.

Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie 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 Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie 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 Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie is 9.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie is 7.2%.

Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.4%.

The summit of Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie is at 5262 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:53:56 to climb Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie. At 7 mph the time is 01:20:40, and at 9 mph 01:02:52. For the fastest cyclists, 00:47:13 is an achievable time.

Col de Turini via La Bollène-Vésubie is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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