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Madone d’Utelle

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5 reviews | Elevation profile | 24 photos
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Difficulty points 535
Length 9.9 mi
Average gradient 5.6%
Steepest segment 11.4%
Total ascent 2946 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
18 hairpin turns
#77 toughest climb of Provence
#62 most elevation gain of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#65 longest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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Madone d’Utelle is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 9.9 mi long and bridges 2946 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 535. The top of the ascent is located at 3898 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 5 reviews of this climb and uploaded 24 photos.

Road names: M32 & M132

4.0 by Marco06
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
Nice steady climb at 6% perfect surface up to utelle a little less good the rest of the way. 15kms of pleasure in the olive groves to start with and in the pines to finish with the icing on the cake a splendid view from the summit.... read more

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Reviews (5)

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HiFolk
2 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

Starting from the village of the same name, with a pretty fountain to quench your thirst, the road winds through the mountains, a real alpine climb with its many switchbacks. The surface is not very smooth, there is some gravel, but the view from the top is superb! A splendid promontory, where you can eat your packed picnic and take a siesta. There's no noise, and absolute peace and relaxation after the effort! Moderate slope...

Au départ du village du même nom, avec un joli fontaine pour se désaltérer, la route serpente à travers la montagne, une vraie ascension alpestre avec ses nombreux lacets. Le revêtement ne rend pas bien , il y a des graviers mais la vue au sommet est superbe ! Un promontoire splendide, profitez en pour manger le pique nique emporté et y faire la sieste , il n'y a aucun bruit , quiétude et relaxation absolue après l'effort ! Pente modérée...

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christine
12 Mo 4.0

beautiful climb. passes a charming village where there is drinking water (have to go through arch into the square). nice cafe/ restaurant there also with lovely views from their garden. a little cuppola up top to provide some shade.

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FrostyRemo
12 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

A pleasant climb for a hot day. Up through the Olive Groves, then the Beech forest and then into the Pines. Stopped for a coffee and snack in Utelle.

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Cromagnon
1 y 4.0
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Ah, this little road is quite unusual!
It twists, turns, zigzags, slaloms and undulates for 16km. The guys who mapped it out were in no hurry to get home.
They bequeathed cyclists a myriad of beautiful bends and a very gentle gradient.
This road, which narrows and deteriorates after Utelle, is very harmonious and the scenery is varied.
There's never a dull moment.
The views from the top are splendid.
The Mediterranean on one side, the mountain range on the other.
Only the slightly low percentage makes you hesitate to give it five stars.
Oh yes, and take a look at the religious articles shop! Yes, the Madonna business is not afraid of the altitude.
Otherwise, there's also the refreshment bar, run by the same company...
But really, go and see this Madonna!

Ah cette petite route est bien singulière !
Elle se tortille, s’enroule, zigzague, slalome, ondule pendant 16km. Les gars qui l’ont tracée n’étaient pas pressés de rentrer à la maison.
Ils lèguent aux cyclistes une myriade de très beaux virages et un pourcentage bien doux.
Cette route qui se rétrécie et se dégrade après Utelle est très harmonieuse et les décors proposés sont variés.
On ne s’ennuie pas.
Là-haut, la vue, les vues, sont splendides.
La Méditerranée d’un côté, la chaîne montagneuse de l’autre.
Seul le pourcentage un peu léger fait hésiter à donner cinq étoiles.
Ah oui et puis faites un tour à la boutique d’articles religieux ! Eh oui, le commerce des madones n’a pas peur de l’altitude.
Sinon, vous avez aussi la buvette, c’est la même maison…
Mais, vraiment, allez voir cette madone !

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Marco06
2 y 4.0 01:35:00 (6.3 mph)
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Nice steady climb at 6% perfect surface up to utelle a little less good the rest of the way. 15kms of pleasure in the olive groves to start with and in the pines to finish with the icing on the cake a splendid view from the summit.

Belle montée régulière à 6% revêtement parfait jusqu'à utelle un peu moins bon le reste du parcours. 15kms de plaisir dans les oliviers pour commencer et dans les pins pour finir et cerise sur le gâteau une vue splendide au sommet

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Climbing times

5 mph 01:59:33
7 mph 01:24:38
9 mph 01:05:57
12 mph 00:49:33

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Frequently Asked Questions

Madone d’Utelle can be cycled from 2 sides. Madone d’Utelle from Saint-Jean la Rivière is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Madone d’Utelle from La Courbaisse.

You don't need special gearing for Madone d’Utelle. 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.

Madone d’Utelle 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!

Madone d’Utelle is 9.9 mi long.

The average gradient of Madone d’Utelle is 5.6%.

Madone d’Utelle has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11.4%.

The summit of Madone d’Utelle is at 3898 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:59:33 to climb Madone d’Utelle. At 7 mph the time is 01:24:38, and at 9 mph 01:05:57. For the fastest cyclists, 00:49:33 is an achievable time.

Madone d’Utelle is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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