Col de la Madone

Provence, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de la Madone

from Menton

CAT 1

Distance

11.9km

Elevation

775m

Avg %

6.5%

Max %

15.1%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de la Madone is a Category 1 ascent in Provence, France, topping out at 925 m. From Menton it rises 11.9 km at 6.5% average — 775 m of ascent, steepening to 15.1%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.1%, around km 8. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 5.0. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.