Col de Murs

Provence, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Murs

from Venasque

CAT 3

Distance

11.9km

Elevation

465m

Avg %

3.9%

Max %

8.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Murs

from Roussillon

CAT 3

Distance

12.3km

Elevation

413m

Avg %

3.4%

Max %

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Murs is a Category 3 ascent in Provence, France, topping out at 627 m. The Roussillon approach is the hardest — 12.3 km at 3.4%, 413 m gained, maxing at 9.0%. The steepest kilometre averages 7.6%, around km 3.3. It can also be climbed from Venasque (11.9 km at 3.9%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.4. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.