Col de La Frache

Provence, France

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de La Frache is a Category 2 ascent in Provence, France, topping out at 1 319 m. From Saint-Jaume it rises 16.1 km at 3.8% average — 614 m of ascent, steepening to 9.5%. The steepest kilometre averages 8.1%, around km 13.9. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.7. Late spring through autumn offers the most reliable conditions on the pass.

RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM SAINT-JAUME

View at km 0.3KM 0.3
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View at km 0.8KM 0.8
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View at km 1.8KM 1.8
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View at km 3.9KM 3.9
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View at km 9.1KM 9.1
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View at km 10.1KM 10.1
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View at km 12.7KM 12.7
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View at km 15.9KM 15.9
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View at km 16.1KM 16.1
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