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Col de Turini from Sospel

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7 reviews | Elevation profile | 26 photos
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
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Elevation profile Col de Turini from Sospel

Statistics

Difficulty points 832
Length 15 mi
Average gradient 5.2%
Steepest segment 11.4%
Total ascent 4081 ft

Short recap

Beautiful scenery
25 hairpin turns
#37 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#77 most elevation gain of French Alps
#50 longest climb of French Alps
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Col de Turini from Sospel is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 15 mi long and bridges 4081 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 832. The top of the ascent is located at 5262 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 26 photos.

Road name: D2566

4.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
I was disappointed. I was probably expecting too much from this pass, so much vaunted by bikers, so adored by 4-wheeled lunatics who think they're re-enacting the Monte Carlo rally. And then there was the Tour de France this year. Still, it's a beautiful climb. The road is excellent. The bends are pleasant. It's a bit like the perfect mountain road. That deliciously smooth perfection... I didn't see anything absolutely breathtaking and unique. Too many trees to see a tru... read more

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Reviews (7)

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Philippe_leluan
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7 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

A slightly disappointing ride. The first part is quite pretty and easy. The omnipresence of the forest in the part after the reel does not offer any high mountain scenery. A little disappointed .

Montee un peu décevante. La Première partie est assez jolie et facile. L omniprésence de la forêt dans la partie après le moulinet n offre aucun paysage de haute montagne . Un peu déçu ..

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Cromagnon
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1 y 4.0
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I was disappointed.
I was probably expecting too much from this pass, so much vaunted by bikers, so adored by 4-wheeled lunatics who think they're re-enacting the Monte Carlo rally.
And then there was the Tour de France this year.
Still, it's a beautiful climb. The road is excellent. The bends are pleasant. It's a bit like the perfect mountain road. That deliciously smooth perfection...
I didn't see anything absolutely breathtaking and unique.
Too many trees to see a truly exceptional landscape?
The percentage never hurts, but the 24km eventually wears you down.
Up there, restaurants, most of them closed.
Then there are Ferraris, Porsches, people showing off their wealth and even a few bicycles.
For those who love fir trees and Ferraris!
I'm bitterly disappointed. It's still a very beautiful pass.

Déçu.
J’attendais sans doute trop de ce col tant vanté par les motards, tant adulé par les cinglés sur 4 roues qui pensent rejouer le rallye de Monte Carlo.
Et puis le Tour de France est passé par là cette année.
Bon, reste que cette ascension est belle. La route est excellente. Les virages sont plaisants. C’est un peu la route de montagne parfaite. Cette perfection délicieusement lisse…
Je n’ai rien vu d’absolument ébouriffant et unique.
Trop d’arbres pour voir un vrai paysage exceptionnel ?
Le pourcentage ne fait jamais mal mais les 24km finissent par user.
Là-haut, des restaurants, fermés pour la plupart.
Et puis des Ferrari, des Porsche, des gens qui viennent étaler leur richesse et tout de même quelques vélos.
Pour ceux qui raffolent des sapins et des Ferrari !
Ma déception me rend amer. C’est tout de même un très beau col.

Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
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Chrihan
Chrihan
1 y 4.0 01:40:00 (9 mph)

Nice climb with great hairpins, kicks up on the second half.
Well worth a visit

Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
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KaiB
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1 y 4.0

Hardest climb on L'Etape 2024, maybe due to heat. Irregular, some scenic moments but also some boring parts. Descent towards La Bollene-Vesubie is a bit technical.

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Martino
Martino
3 y 5.0
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If Anton Pieck had drawn an Alpine mountain in the Efteling fairy tale forest, it would undoubtedly have looked like the Turini. In one word: beautiful!
On the col itself, unfortunately, there are only deserted hotels. The only one that is still open is hotel le Chamois, but that is a case of 'get the hell out'. The climb from the col to the barracks of l'Authion is worthwhile. Some extra altitude metres and rewarded with extra views.

Als Anton Pieck een Alpencol had getekend in het sprookjesbos Efteling, dan had hij er ongetwijfeld als de Turini uitgezien. In één woord: prachtig!
Op de col zelf heb je jammer genoeg louter verlaten hotels. De enige die nog open is, is hotel le Chamois, maar dat is gevalletje ‘met gierende banden wegwezen’. De klim vanaf de col naar barakken van l’Authion is de moeite waard. Toch wat extra hoogtemeters en wordt beloond met extra uitzicht.

Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
Col de Turini from Sospel
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LoicHaldimann
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4 y 5.0 02:27:00 (6.1 mph)
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First part beautiful but easy. Second part from the reel less beautiful but more difficult

Première partie magnifique mais facile. Deuxième partie depuis moulinet moins belle mais plus difficile

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achatelet
achatelet
4 y 3.0
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A very long pass (which could be divided into 2 passes) which is not complicated and the landscape is nice too!

Col bien long (qu'on pourrait plutôt recouper en 2 cols) qui n'est pas pour autant compliqué et le paysage est chouette en plus !

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:00:49
7 mph 02:08:01
9 mph 01:39:46
12 mph 01:14:57

Road surface condition

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Traffic

50% 36% 14%
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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.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Turini from Sospel. 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 Turini from Sospel 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 from Sospel is 15 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Turini from Sospel is 5.2%.

Col de Turini from Sospel has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Col de Turini from Sospel is at 5262 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:00:49 to climb Col de Turini from Sospel. At 7 mph the time is 02:08:01, and at 9 mph 01:39:46. For the fastest cyclists, 01:14:57 is an achievable time.

Col de Turini from Sospel is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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