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Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup

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Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup
Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup
Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup
Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup
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Elevation profile Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup

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Difficulty points 813
Length 14.7 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 10.3%
Total ascent 3865 ft

Short recap

13 hairpin turns
#41 toughest climb of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#28 most elevation gain of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
#53 longest climb of French Alps
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Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup is a climb in the region Alpes-Maritimes. It is 14.7 mi long and bridges 3865 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 813. The top of the ascent is located at 4160 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 5 photos.

Road names: Chemin de la Papeterie, Chemin de l'Escure, Route du Bar (D 2210), D 3, Route de Gourdon (D 3), Route de Caussols, Route de Caussols (D 12), Route de Gourdon (D 12) & Chemin de l'Observa

4.0 by SHERlDAN95
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
It's a pleasant climb with beautiful views. The last 2 kilometres are the hardest. ... read more

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It's a pleasant climb with beautiful views. The last 2 kilometres are the hardest.

Cette montée est agréable et comporte des belles vues. Les 2 derniers kilomètres sont les plus dures.

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Climbing times

5 mph 02:57:45
7 mph 02:05:51
9 mph 01:38:04
12 mph 01:13:41

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Frequently Asked Questions

Observatoire de Cerga can be cycled from 3 sides. Observatoire de Cerga is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup & Observatoire de Cerga from Bramafan.

You don't need special gearing for Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup. 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.

Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup 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.

Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup is 14.7 mi long.

The average gradient of Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup is 5%.

Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.3%.

The summit of Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup is at 4160 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 02:57:45 to climb Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup. At 7 mph the time is 02:05:51, and at 9 mph 01:38:04. For the fastest cyclists, 01:13:41 is an achievable time.

Observatoire de Cerga from Le Bar-sur-Loup is located in the region Alpes-Maritimes in France.

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