Col du Grand Sambuc

Provence, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col du Grand Sambuc

from Jouques

CAT 3

Distance

10.1km

Elevation

339m

Avg %

3.4%

Max %

8.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Grand Sambuc

from Vauvenargues

CAT 3

Distance

4.3km

Elevation

179m

Avg %

4.2%

Max %

10.3%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Grand Sambuc is a Category 3 ascent in Provence, France, topping out at 615 m. The Vauvenargues approach is the hardest — 4.3 km at 4.2%, 179 m gained, maxing at 10.3%. The steepest kilometre averages 8.0%, around km 0.5. It can also be climbed from Jouques (10.1 km at 3.4%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 0.7. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.