Col de Vence
French Alps, France
Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%
APPROACH ROUTES
Col de Vence is a Category 1 ascent in the French Alps, France, topping out at 962 m. From Vence it rises 9.7 km at 6.6% average — 638 m of ascent, steepening to 11.0%. The steepest kilometre averages 9.4%, around km 0.5. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 4.2. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.
RIDE THE CLIMB — FROM VENCE
KM 0.3
KM 1.3
KM 1.9
KM 2.4
KM 3.0
KM 4.6
KM 5.1
KM 5.7
KM 6.2
KM 6.7
KM 7.3
KM 7.8
KM 8.9
KM 9.4
KM 9.7COL DE VENCE
Summit
962m
Approaches
1
Hardest
CAT 1
Hardest side
9.7km