Le Petit Robion from Castellane

Difficulty points	277
Length	3.8 mi
Average gradient	6%
Steepest segment	13.4%
Total ascent	1201 ft

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LucJansen ^premium

1 y 4.0 00:44:04 (5.2 mph)

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Climbed 6 September 2023. Beautiful climb in stunning scenery. Definitely worth a diversion. Lovely cycling, but it takes you a while. No facilities at the summit. Little traffic.

Daems ^premium

1 y 3.0

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A kind of mini Allos. Really nice and beautiful. Only on the way back do you really see the beauty.

5 hairpins and a few points of careful descending because of cars around the corner. By contrast, 9 o'clock in the morning, 1 car seen there and back. No one else at all! Nature at its best

Cromagnon ^premium

2 y 3.0

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Very pretty. Tiny road that winds and climbs gently between small rocks. Very good surfacing. Few cars. At the top, a closed chapel and a village with many abandoned houses. A very pleasant little climb.

WiFieWi

2 y 2.0 00:35:00 (6.5 mph)

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Are you near Castellane? Then definitely 'catch' this one. I rode it in wind force 3-4 and in the middle of the day in Aug and even then it was fine. Nice warm-up for more nearby on other days. Quiet, serene, pure nature, beautiful views. Be careful when descending; there are bends where 1 bicycle and 1 oncoming car only just fit.

Agostinho53

3 y 5.0 00:32:45 (7 mph)

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Idyllic climb from Castellane through the valley/canyon of the Rayaup. A gentle climb on fairly good tarmac. Don't do anything crazy, just enjoy the scenery. Stop here and there.... take a photo, and move on.

cjgeugies

3 y 4.0

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Very nice climb! Super quiet, good tarmac, beautiful views. Definitely do it if you are in the area!

Neander73

3 y 4.0

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Nice route from Castellane. Started early because of the heat. Various route; chamois and squirrels seen. Through Robion some moderate asphalt but still doable on the road bike.

tomvdvreken ^premium

4 y 3.0

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Indeed a hidden gem. Quiet and narrow track winding along the river and through the woods. Some hairpins too. Almost at the top you have to take some bad tarmac to gîte Le Petit Robion, and not continue to the village straight ahead. That last piece is vicious.

Climbing times

5 mph	00:46:03
7 mph	00:32:36
9 mph	00:25:24
12 mph	00:19:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Le Petit Robion from Castellane 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!

Le Petit Robion from Castellane 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, Le Petit Robion from Castellane is not a problem.

Le Petit Robion from Castellane is 3.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Le Petit Robion from Castellane is 6%.

Le Petit Robion from Castellane has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.4%.

The summit of Le Petit Robion from Castellane is at 3570 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:46:03 to climb Le Petit Robion from Castellane. At 7 mph the time is 00:32:36, and at 9 mph 00:25:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:19:05 is an achievable time.

Le Petit Robion from Castellane is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.

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Le Petit Robion from Castellane

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