Col de Vence

French Alps, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col de Vence

from Grenoble

CAT 1

Distance

9.6km

Elevation

578m

Avg %

Max %

11.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col de Vence is a Category 1 ascent in the French Alps, France, topping out at 782 m. From Grenoble it rises 9.6 km at 6.0% average — 578 m of ascent, steepening to 11.7%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.6%, around km 2.8. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 3.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.