Col de Vence

French Alps, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Vence

CAT 1

Distance

9.7km

Elevation

638m

Avg %

6.6%

Max %

11%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

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.