Col de Châteauneuf

French Alps, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Châteauneuf

from Contes

CAT 2

Distance

6.7km

Elevation

434m

Avg %

6.5%

Max %

13.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Châteauneuf

from Tourrette-Levens

CAT 3

Distance

5.5km

Elevation

243m

Avg %

4.4%

Max %

10.4%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Châteauneuf is a Category 2 ascent in the French Alps, France, topping out at 627 m. The Contes approach is the hardest — 6.7 km at 6.5%, 434 m gained, maxing at 13.7%. The steepest kilometre averages 11.2%, around km 0.9. It can also be climbed from Tourrette-Levens (5.5 km at 4.4%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.8. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.