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Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré

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Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
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Difficulty points 678
Length 2.7 mi
Average gradient 11.9%
Steepest segment 20.4%
Total ascent 1696 ft

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Beautiful scenery
12 hairpin turns
#63 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#79 most elevation gain of Alpes-Maritimes
#35 average steepest climb of French Alps
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Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 2.7 mi long and bridges 1696 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 11.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 678. The top of the ascent is located at 2707 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 6 photos.

Road name: Route de Courmettes

4.0 by Cromagnon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
For all those who love walls! This one's pretty spicy! The gradients are really serious and they don't let up for more than four kilometres, which seem endless. Especially as by the time you reach Le Prieuré, the starting point, you've already climbed a succession of very colourful steep sections... The road is rough for the first few hectometres, then suddenly you find yourself on a new, flawless surface. Be warned: this is the domain of the sheep and the patous. You have ... read more

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Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
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Reviews (3)

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Wolfie
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9 Mo 4.0

Really nice climb, with great climbing percentages. Up to 14~15％!!
Tarmac is new, so that makes it all a bit more easy.
At the 'top' there is a larger parking place but no restaurants or bars. I understood from locals that there are also some nice hiking tracks departing from there.
I've combined this one with Le Caire from Tourettes-sur-Loup (24％!). Beautiful views at the top.

Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
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Cromagnon
Cromagnon premium
1 y 4.0
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For all those who love walls!
This one's pretty spicy!
The gradients are really serious and they don't let up for more than four kilometres, which seem endless.
Especially as by the time you reach Le Prieuré, the starting point, you've already climbed a succession of very colourful steep sections...
The road is rough for the first few hectometres, then suddenly you find yourself on a new, flawless surface.
Be warned: this is the domain of the sheep and the patous.
You have to go past the farm to the car park.
Just before you reach the top, there's a view of the Mediterranean and the coastline.
The descent is torrid!
Watch out for the straightaways!

Pour tous ceux qui aiment les murs !
Celui-ci est plutôt épicé !
Les pourcentages sont vraiment sérieux et ils ne faiblissent pas durant plus de quatre kilomètres, qui du coup semblent interminables.
D’autant que pour arriver au Prieuré, le point de départ, on a déjà grimpé une succession de raidillons bien colorés…
La route est dégradée sur les premiers hectomètres puis, subitement, on se retrouve sur un revêtement neuf et irréprochable.
Pas de circulation sur cette petite route.
Là-haut, vous êtes prévenus : c’est le domaine des moutons et des patous. Le message est parfaitement clair (photo).
Il faut dépasser la ferme et aller jusqu’au parking.
Un peu avant d’arriver au sommet, une vue sur la Méditerranée et le littoral.
La descente est torride !
Attention aux tout droit !

Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré
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atillay
atillay
2 y 5.0
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Road recently resurfaced, in great condition and fairly even gradient. By far the most difficult climb I've ever made.

Route refaite récemment, en super état et pente assez régulière. De loin l'ascencion la plus difficile que j'ai pu faire.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:32:40
7 mph 00:23:07
9 mph 00:18:01
12 mph 00:13:32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré 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!

Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré is 2.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré is 11.9%.

Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.4%.

The summit of Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré is at 2707 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:32:40 to climb Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré. At 7 mph the time is 00:23:07, and at 9 mph 00:18:01. For the fastest cyclists, 00:13:32 is an achievable time.

Mur de Courmettes from Le Prieuré is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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