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Les Chauvets from Point Sublime

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Elevation profile Les Chauvets from Point Sublime

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Difficulty points 241
Length 7.9 mi
Average gradient 3.8%
Steepest segment 8.2%
Total ascent 1575 ft

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Beautiful scenery
#71 toughest climb of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
#44 most elevation gain of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
#86 longest climb of Provence
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Les Chauvets from Point Sublime is a climb in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. It is 7.9 mi long and bridges 1575 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 3.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 241. The top of the ascent is located at 4108 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: D17

4.0 by gaelysam
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
A quiet ascent with an air of the end of the world, in the highly confidential Montdenier massif. A deserted road, the likes of which I've rarely seen in France, linking only a few isolated houses. There are fine views of the Verdon gorges at the start. Properly tarmacked up to Les Chauvets, the road becomes a stony track if you want to continue to Majastre (and cross the whole massif), although it retains its departmental status. This section was the inspiration for a film shot here, &quo... read more

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A quiet ascent with an air of the end of the world, in the highly confidential Montdenier massif. A deserted road, the likes of which I've rarely seen in France, linking only a few isolated houses. There are fine views of the Verdon gorges at the start.
Properly tarmacked up to Les Chauvets, the road becomes a stony track if you want to continue to Majastre (and cross the whole massif), although it retains its departmental status. This section was the inspiration for a film shot here, "Les naufragés de la D17".
If you have a mountain bike or gravel bike, I really recommend this crossing (road bikes please don't!!), the scenery is beautiful and a change of scenery, passing from Mediterranean forest to almost desert-like plateaux. The very winding descent after Majastre to Mézel is also fun. Don't forget to take plenty of water: there are no refreshments on the entire route, and the sun is beating down hard.

Une ascension tranquille avec un air de bout du monde, dans le très confidentiel massif du Montdenier. Une route déserte comme j'en ai rarement vu en France, ne reliant que quelques maisons isolées. On a de belles vues sur les gorges du Verdon au début.
Correctement goudronnée jusqu'aux Chauvets, la route devient par contre un chemin caillouteux si vous voulez continuer jusqu'à Majastre (et faire une traversée complète du massif), tout en gardant son statut de départementale. Cette portion a pour l'anecdote inspiré un film tourné ici, "Les naufragés de la D17".
Si vous avez un VTT/VTC/gravel je recommande vraiment cette traversée (vélo de route s'abstenir !!), les paysages sont beaux et dépaysants, passant de la forêt méditerranéenne à des plateaux presque désertiques. La redescente après Majastre vers Mézel, très sinueuse, est amusante aussi. Pensez à prendre assez d'eau : aucun ravitaillement possible sur tout le trajet, et le soleil tape fort.

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:34:45
7 mph 01:07:04
9 mph 00:52:16
12 mph 00:39:16

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Les Chauvets from Point Sublime. 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.

Les Chauvets from Point Sublime 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, Les Chauvets from Point Sublime is not a problem.

Les Chauvets from Point Sublime is 7.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Les Chauvets from Point Sublime is 3.8%.

Les Chauvets from Point Sublime has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.2%.

The summit of Les Chauvets from Point Sublime is at 4108 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:34:45 to climb Les Chauvets from Point Sublime. At 7 mph the time is 01:07:04, and at 9 mph 00:52:16. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:16 is an achievable time.

Les Chauvets from Point Sublime is located in the region Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in France.

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