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Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien

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4 reviews | Elevation profile | 9 photos
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
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Difficulty points 905
Length 10.2 mi
Average gradient 6.8%
Steepest segment 14.3%
Total ascent 3678 ft

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Hidden gem
21 hairpin turns
#24 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#31 most elevation gain of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#58 longest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#61 average steepest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
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Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 10.2 mi long and bridges 3678 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 905. The top of the ascent is located at 5531 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 4 reviews of this climb and uploaded 9 photos.

Road names: M71, Chemin Départemantal 71 & Gargaia

3.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
This road is perfectly passable. It was reopened and cleaned up after storm Alex. A very good road to climb, much more difficult to descend, as it is so bumpy. A slightly heavy section after the place known as La Lauze. The profile indicates 9％ but it's quite irregular and there are also passages at 13％ or even more. You have to drive to the end of the road where the entrance to the Vallée des Merveilles and its Tourist Office are located... This is where it really gets spectacular... read more

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Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
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Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
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Cromagnon
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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

This road is perfectly passable. It was reopened and cleaned up after storm Alex.
A very good road to climb, much more difficult to descend, as it is so bumpy.
A slightly heavy section after the place known as La Lauze. The profile indicates 9％ but it's quite irregular and there are also passages at 13％ or even more.
You have to drive to the end of the road where the entrance to the Vallée des Merveilles and its Tourist Office are located...
This is where it really gets spectacular.
It's not a magical climb, but it is a serious one. The idea is to put your bike down and walk up to the rock engravings.
Mind you, the descent is rough, even hard, but at least it warms you up!

Cette route est parfaitement praticable. Elle a été rouverte et nettoyée après la tempête Alex.
Une route très correcte à grimper, beaucoup plus pénible à redescendre, tant elle est bosselée.
Un tronçon un peu lourd après le lieu dit La Lauze. Le profil indique 9％ mais c’est assez irrégulier et les passages à 13％, voire davantage, sont aussi au rendez-vous.
Il faut rouler jusqu’au bout du bout de la route où se trouvent l’entrée de la Vallée des Merveilles et son Office du Tourisme…
C’est là que ça devient vraiment spectaculaire.
Ce n’est pas une montée magique, mais c’est une vraie ascension sérieuse. L’idée est de poser son vélo et d’aller marcher là haut vers les gravures rupestres.
Gaffe, la descente secoue, tabasse même, mais au moins, elle réchauffe !

Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien
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frankostyn
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1 y 2.0

There are nicer alternatives in the area. The road surface is not very good which makes the descent less enjoyable than it should be. And the climb is harder than it looks :-)

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frankostyn
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1 y 2.0

Not a good road surface, which makes the descent at times a bit less enjoyable. If you climb on a gravel bike, then there may be an opportunity to discover some of the beautiful nature once the road ends. On a road bike, I would say there are nicer alternatives in the area.

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achatelet
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4 y 3.0
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We are starting to be in a long pass category which puts the endurance to the test with high average percentages, the climb is still going well.

On commence à être dans une catégorie de long col qui met l'endurance à dure épreuve avec des pourcentages moyen bien élevé, la montée se fait bien tout de même.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:03:08
7 mph 01:27:10
9 mph 01:07:56
12 mph 00:51:02

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien 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!

Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien is 10.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien is 6.8%.

Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 14.3%.

The summit of Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien is at 5531 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:03:08 to climb Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien. At 7 mph the time is 01:27:10, and at 9 mph 01:07:56. For the fastest cyclists, 00:51:02 is an achievable time.

Vallon de Gordolasque from Saint-Julien is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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