Col de Valbelle
Saint-Sauveur, France
The Col de Valbelle is a climb with a length of 23.4 kilometer. This is a highest category (HC) climb. It is located in Saint-Sauveur, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The average grade of this climb is 6.2% with a maximum of 10.1%. The Col de Valbelle ascents from 876 meter at the start, to 2.380 meter at the top, with a total of 1.505 ascending meters.
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Facts
| Distance | 23.4 km |
| Elevation gain | 1505 m |
| Average grade | 6.2 % |
| Maximum grade | 10.1 % |
| Climb category | HC |
| Minimum elevation | 876 m |
| Maximum elevation | 2380 m |
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Description
Starting from Embrun, first head towards Col de la Parpaillon. After approx. 5.4 km, a small road branches off to the left, which turns into a gravel road after a further 1.5 km. This initially leads through forests and later over steep meadow slopes to the La Forêt Blanche winter sports area. You can ski down the gravel tracks on the opposite side to the ski resort of Risoul 1850. From there, it's a relaxed ride on tarmac down into the valley.