Col du Festre from Le Boutariq

Statistics

Difficulty points	309
Length	8.5 mi
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest segment	8.5%
Total ascent	1926 ft

Difficulty points

309

Length

8.5 mi

Average gradient

4.3%

Steepest segment

8.5%

Total ascent

1926 ft

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#95 toughest climb of Hautes Alpes

#40 most elevation gain of Hautes Alpes

#89 longest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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Very wide road with a number of tunnels bring you to a landscape with alpine meadows and ski chalets. So take a light with you. Furthermore, not a very impressive climb.

Climbing times

5 mph	01:42:39
7 mph	01:12:40
9 mph	00:56:38
12 mph	00:42:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Festre can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Festre from Saint Disdier is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Festre from Le Boutariq.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Festre from Le Boutariq. 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 Festre from Le Boutariq 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 du Festre from Le Boutariq is 8.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Festre from Le Boutariq is 4.3%.

Col du Festre from Le Boutariq has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.5%.

The summit of Col du Festre from Le Boutariq is at 4738 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:42:39 to climb Col du Festre from Le Boutariq. At 7 mph the time is 01:12:40, and at 9 mph 00:56:38. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:33 is an achievable time.

Col du Festre from Le Boutariq is located in the region Hautes Alpes in France.

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