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Col du Cayron from Gigondas

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 2 photos
This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
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Col du Cayron from Gigondas
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Difficulty points 195
Length 1.4 mi
Average gradient 7.7%
Steepest segment 17.7%
Total ascent 561 ft

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#40 toughest climb of Vaucluse
#82 most elevation gain of Vaucluse
#20 average steepest climb of Vaucluse
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Col du Cayron from Gigondas is a climb in the region Vaucluse. It is 1.4 mi long and bridges 561 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 195. The top of the ascent is located at 1309 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Route des Florëts & Chemin du Cayron

4.0 by ThierryvdW
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Super steep sections, really great for cycling. Unpaved so better with mtb. At the top you have great views... read more

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Col du Cayron from Gigondas
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Reviews (3)

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Super steep sections, really great for cycling. Unpaved so better with mtb. At the top you have great views

Supersteile stukken, echt geweldig om te fietsen. Onverhard dus beter met mtb. Bovenop heb je geweldig uitzicht

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9 Mo 3.0 via the Climbfinder app
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In case of weather code red, the climb is closed due to risk of arson.

Bij weercode rood is de beklimming afgesloten in verband met risico op brandstichting.

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Stef
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Despite the gravel it is very doable with a racing bike, but it is a real calf biter with very steep percentages.

Ondanks de gravel zeer goed te doen met koersfiets, wel een echte kuitenbijter met zeer steile percentages.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:16:36
7 mph 00:11:45
9 mph 00:09:09
12 mph 00:06:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Cayron from Gigondas 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 du Cayron from Gigondas 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 Cayron from Gigondas is not a problem.

Col du Cayron from Gigondas is 1.4 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Cayron from Gigondas is 7.7%.

Col du Cayron from Gigondas has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.7%.

The summit of Col du Cayron from Gigondas is at 1309 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:16:36 to climb Col du Cayron from Gigondas. At 7 mph the time is 00:11:45, and at 9 mph 00:09:09. For the fastest cyclists, 00:06:52 is an achievable time.

Col du Cayron from Gigondas is located in the region Vaucluse in France.

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