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La Madone from Villars-sur-Var

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La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
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Statistics

Difficulty points 555
Length 7.3 mi
Average gradient 6.4%
Steepest segment 12.6%
Total ascent 2461 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
3 hairpin turns
#96 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#85 most elevation gain of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#59 longest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
#81 average steepest climb of Alpes-Maritimes
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La Madone from Villars-sur-Var is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 7.3 mi long and bridges 2461 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 6.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 555. The top of the ascent is located at 3816 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road name: D226

4.0 by BigSur707
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: English.
A very nice intermediate difficulty climb. 7％ average gradient pretty much the whole way apart from a few flattish bits at the start. Nice views along the way. Make sure to do the extra 2km descent to Thiery, as the views of the mountains from there are magnificent. Find the observation table at the far edge of the village, by the cemetery. There is a nice cafe at the entrance to town for a well deserved brake. The descent back to Villars sur Var can be a bit hairy, as the road is very n... read more

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A very nice intermediate difficulty climb. 7％ average gradient pretty much the whole way apart from a few flattish bits at the start. Nice views along the way. Make sure to do the extra 2km descent to Thiery, as the views of the mountains from there are magnificent. Find the observation table at the far edge of the village, by the cemetery. There is a nice cafe at the entrance to town for a well deserved brake. The descent back to Villars sur Var can be a bit hairy, as the road is very narrow at times. The road is in pretty good condition, but watch out for rocks along the way. A big positive is that there is very little traffic. I went pretty early on a Saturday morning mid September and never came across a single car on the whole ascent.

La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
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How far is the Col de la Madone in the Alpes Maritimes?
If you start this climb from the junction between the Route des Alpes (D6202) and the D126, you add another 3 kilometres of climb.
And then it becomes a 1st category climb.
The road is wild and rather beautiful.
Watch out for the gravel on the way down.
Once you've reached the sign for the pass, drop down to Thiery and its local "auberge-bar": a lovely cul de sac frequented by very friendly locals.

Combien de col de la Madone dans les Alpes Maritimes ?
Si vous entamez cette ascension depuis le croisement entre la Route des Alpes (D6202) et la D126, vous ajoutez 3 kilomètres de côte.
Et là, ça devient une montée de 1ère catégorie.
La route est sauvage et plutôt belle.
Attention aux gravillons en redescendant.
Une fois arrivé devant la pancarte du col, laissez-vous descendre sur Thiery et son « auberge-bar » communale : un adorable cul de sac fréquenté par des locaux fort sympathiques.

La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
La Madone from Villars-sur-Var
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:27:40
7 mph 01:02:04
9 mph 00:48:22
12 mph 00:36:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Madone can be cycled from 2 sides. La Madone from Villars-sur-Var is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de la Madone de Thiéry from Thiéry.

La Madone from Villars-sur-Var 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!

La Madone from Villars-sur-Var 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!

La Madone from Villars-sur-Var is 7.3 mi long.

The average gradient of La Madone from Villars-sur-Var is 6.4%.

La Madone from Villars-sur-Var has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.6%.

The summit of La Madone from Villars-sur-Var is at 3816 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:27:40 to climb La Madone from Villars-sur-Var. At 7 mph the time is 01:02:04, and at 9 mph 00:48:22. For the fastest cyclists, 00:36:20 is an achievable time.

La Madone from Villars-sur-Var is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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