Col de l'Aire Deï Masco

Provence, France

Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de l'Aire Deï Masco is a Category 3 ascent in Provence, France, topping out at 696 m. The Céreste-en-Luberon approach is the hardest — 8.2 km at 3.7%, 299 m gained, maxing at 8.8%. The steepest kilometre averages 7.4%, around km 7.2. It can also be climbed from Grambois (10.5 km at 3.7%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.