Col du Pointu from Apt

Col du Pointu can be cycled from 2 sides. Col du Pointu from Route de Bonnieux is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col du Pointu from Apt.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Pointu from Apt. 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 Pointu from Apt is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Col du Pointu from Apt is 3.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Col du Pointu from Apt is 4%.

Col du Pointu from Apt has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9%.

The summit of Col du Pointu from Apt is at 1647 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:45:33 to climb Col du Pointu from Apt. At 7 mph the time is 00:32:15, and at 9 mph 00:25:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:53 is an achievable time.

Col du Pointu from Apt is located in the region Vaucluse in France.