Col du Pointu

Provence, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col du Pointu

from Apt

CAT 3

Distance

7.8km

Elevation

297m

Avg %

3.8%

Max %

9.2%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Pointu

from Cadenet

CAT 3

Distance

14.6km

Elevation

319m

Avg %

2.2%

Max %

8.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Pointu is a Category 3 cycling climb in Provence, France, cresting at 499 m. Its hardest ascent, from Apt, covers 7.8 km at 3.8% average, gaining 297 m, with ramps up to 9.2%. The steepest kilometre averages 6.6%, around km 2.3. It can also be climbed from Cadenet (14.6 km at 2.2%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 1.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.