Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup

Statistics

Difficulty points	165
Length	7.5 mi
Average gradient	3.1%
Steepest segment	6.5%
Total ascent	1250 ft

Difficulty points

165

Length

7.5 mi

Average gradient

3.1%

Steepest segment

6.5%

Total ascent

1250 ft

Short recap

12 hairpin turns

#95 longest climb of Provence

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Tristan0605

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Nice climb with a great view over the valley. Watch out for cars driving fast on the narrow road without really paying attention to cyclists.

PetervanRemmen

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Pleasant road to cycle on, good tarmac, very few cars's. In the morning you start full in the sun, but later you ride a lot in the shade and it also flattens out. All in all, a nice little climb.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:31:01
7 mph	01:04:26
9 mph	00:50:13
12 mph	00:37:43

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Babaou can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Babaou from Collobrières is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup. 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 du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup 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 du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup is not a problem.

Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup is 7.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup is 3.1%.

Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6.5%.

The summit of Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup is at 1365 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:31:01 to climb Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup. At 7 mph the time is 01:04:26, and at 9 mph 00:50:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:37:43 is an achievable time.

Col du Babaou via Col du Gratteloup is located in the region Provence in France.

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