Col de la Liguière

Provence, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de la Liguière

from Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt

CAT 1

Distance

13.6km

Elevation

733m

Avg %

5.4%

Max %

9.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de la Liguière

from Sault

CAT 3

Distance

11.0km

Elevation

280m

Avg %

2.6%

Max %

6.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de la Liguière is a Category 1 ascent in Provence, France, topping out at 998 m. The Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt approach is the hardest — 13.6 km at 5.4%, 733 m gained, maxing at 9.7%. The steepest kilometre averages 9.2%, around km 6.8. It can also be climbed from Sault (11.0 km at 2.6%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.0. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.