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Col de Vence from Vence

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15 reviews | Elevation profile | 18 photos
Col de Vence from Vence
Col de Vence from Vence
Col de Vence from Vence
Col de Vence from Vence
Col de Vence from Vence
Col de Vence from Vence
Col de Vence from Vence
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Elevation profile Col de Vence from Vence

Statistics

Difficulty points 445
Length 6 mi
Average gradient 6.6%
Steepest segment 9.7%
Total ascent 2096 ft

Short recap

7 hairpin turns
#68 toughest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
#86 most elevation gain of Provence
#73 longest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
#66 average steepest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
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Col de Vence from Vence is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 6 mi long and bridges 2096 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 445. The top of the ascent is located at 3156 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 15 reviews of this climb and uploaded 18 photos.

Road names: D107, D7, D2, Avenue Emile Huguas & M2

4.0 by rorytbaxter
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
Only climbed as it was local to us. By far the best climb of our trip, changing scenery throughout.... read more

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Reviews (15)

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nomadmonkey
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3 w 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Great ascent with steady incline. The view improves as you move up the mountain.

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rorytbaxter
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3 Mo 4.0 00:47:06 (7.7 mph)

Only climbed as it was local to us. By far the best climb of our trip, changing scenery throughout.

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Isa-66293
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5 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A 1st access ramp to leave Vence and then a pleasant view. Lots (too many) cars. A steady climb that is never too hard once you leave the town.

Une 1ère rampe d'accès pour sortir de Vence puis la vue est agréable. Beaucoup (trop) de voitures. Montée régulière et jamais très dure, une fois sorti de la ville.

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arnaudls
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11 Mo 3.0
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Very good regular pass. Shady at first in the morning, then very exposed to the sun.

Très bon col régulier. De l'ombre au début le matin et très exposé au soleil ensuite

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Croketador
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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Beautiful pass. Difficult but great for training.

Très beau col. Difficile mais super pour l'entraînement.

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yanis
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11 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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It's beautiful, the climb is steady and its proximity to the metropolis means you can climb it even during the week. In summer, however, it's a furnace! 7km in 37 degrees without any shade.

C’est beau, la montée est régulière et sa proximité de la métropole permet de le grimper même en semaine. En été par contre, quelle fournaise! 7km sous 37 degrés sans aucune ombre

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FrostyRemo
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1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Once we were past Vence, the traffic thins out and the landscape becomes rocky. Great views on the descent.

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MarcW
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1 y 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Got on in Vence with cloudy weather. It is nice to cycle along the Baou des Blancs, then the landscape is quite dull for a while, probably also because there was no sun. But then at kilometre marker 22 you see the sea and then it's great again. The col itself is again in the middle of nowhere. With 9.5 km of climbing at an average of 6.6％, it's not really gruelling (at my pace). In the section you have a nice view of the medieval centre of Vence at one point. Was chilled when I got back to my little flat, though.

In Vence opgestapt met bewolkt weer. Het is leuk om langs de Baou des Blancs te fietsen, daarna is het landschap een tijdje vrij saai, vast ook omdat er geen zon was. Maar dan zie je bij kilometerpaal 22 de zee en dan is het weer helemaal geweldig. De col zelf ligt weer in the middle of nowhere. Met 9,5 km klimmen met gemiddeld 6,6％ is het niet echt afzien (bij mijn tempo). In de afdeling heb je op een gegeven moment een mooi uitzicht op het middeleeuwse centrum van Vence. Was wel verkleumd toen ik terugkwam in mijn appartementje.

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fibert30
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1 y 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Main climb of the Nice ironman. Hard and steady, a nice finish. The descent on the other side is very technical.

Salita principale del ironman Nizza. Dura e costante, un bel traguardo. La discesa dall’altro lato è molto tecnica.

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Wolfie
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1 y 4.0
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Very good climb, great views.
Did this one from both sides.
As mentioned in the other reviews, you have to do this climb 'early in the morning to avoid the sun as there is no shade. The descent is also very nice. You can make some good speed!!!

Zeer goede klim, geweldig uitzicht.
Heb deze vanuit beide kanten gedaan.
Zoals vermeld in de andere beoordelingen, moet je deze klim 's ochtends vroeg doen om de zon te vermijden, want er is geen schaduw. De afdaling is ook erg mooi. Je kunt goed wat snelheid maken!!

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Cromagnon
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1 y 4.0
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A Paris Nice classic. First of all, this pass is a bit long.
The end of the climb is beautiful. The vegetation is sparse and the scenery is wild. Deer roam around...
The road is good. It never climbs very steeply, but the pass does wear a bit.
The highlight is the view of Saint Paul de Vence.
Further up, the scenery is interesting but not breathtaking either.
Leaving late in the evening (because of the heatwave), I met more cyclists than motorists, and that's priceless.
4 stars for the opportunity to visit Saint Paul de Vence and for the works of art surrounding the Maeght Foundation.

Un classique de Paris Nice.
D’abord, il est un peu long ce col.
La fin de l’ascension est belle.
La végétation se fait rare et les paysages sont sauvages. Les chevreuils se baladent…
La route est bonne. Ça ne monte jamais très fort mais il finit par user un peu, ce col.
Plus haut, les paysages sont intéressants mais pas non plus époustouflants.
En partant tard le soir (canicule) j’ai croisé plus de cyclistes que d’automobilistes et ça, ça n’a pas de prix.

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jbrd
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2 y 5.0 01:12:09 (5 mph)

Very good climb, amazing views.
As mentioned by the other reviews, make to sure to ride this climb early in the morning to avoid the sun as there is no shade.

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Stravaslet069
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3 y 5.0
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Very nice climb, but the heat makes it tough! In summer, it can get very hot here, and there is hardly any shade. Expect a dry, almost desert-like landscape with leaden heat! Apart from the heat, it is a very nice climb. Quiet road from Vence, and a road that winds very nicely through the mountains. Highly recommended!

Zeer mooie klim, maar wat is hij pittig door de hitte! In de zomer kan het hier zeer warm worden, en er is amper schaduw. Verwacht je aan een droog, bijna woestijnachtig landschap met loden hitte! Afgezien van de hitte wel een zeer mooie klim. Rustige weg vanaf Vence, en een weg die heel mooi slingert doorheen de bergen. Een aanrader!

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Renep
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4 y 4.0
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Nice climb. Through Vence a bit crowded, but then quiet again. Nowhere really steep, except maybe bit right after Vence. At the top you are treated to great views of the Mediterranean with Nice and Antibes.

Mooie klim. Door Vence een beetje druk, maar daarna weer rustig. Nergens echt steil, behalve misschien stukje direct na Vence. Bovenop word je getrakteerd op een prachtig uitzicht op de Middellandse Zee met Nice en Antibes.

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Marco06
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4 y 5.0
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The pass starts in Vence at La Fontaine, the mythical pass of the 06, 10 km at 7％ and a few passages at 8％ regular climb with no flat spots and no shade for 3/4 of the way.

Le col commence à vence à la fontaine col mythique du 06 10kms à 7％ et quelques passages à 8％ montée régulière sans aucun replat aucune ombre dans les 3/4 du parcours

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:12:45
7 mph 00:51:30
9 mph 00:40:08
12 mph 00:30:09

Road surface condition

89% 11% 0%
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Traffic

32% 63% 5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Col de Vence from Vence. 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 Vence from Vence is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Col de Vence from Vence is 6 mi long.

The average gradient of Col de Vence from Vence is 6.6%.

Col de Vence from Vence has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.7%.

The summit of Col de Vence from Vence is at 3156 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:12:45 to climb Col de Vence from Vence. At 7 mph the time is 00:51:30, and at 9 mph 00:40:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:30:09 is an achievable time.

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

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