Col de Manse from Gap

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists looking for a steady 9 km climb with moderate gradient.

Col de Manse from Gap, 9.2 km climbing 513 m in France.

This route starts in Gap (742 m) and climbs 9.2 km to the Col de Manse at 1255 m, gaining 513 m overall at an average gradient of 5.8%. Almost all of the climb is upward, with 96% of it climbing, including 6.6 km above 5% gradient, with a short section of 1.2 km steeper than 8% and up to 9.3% max gradient. The surface is almost entirely paved (99%), and the route includes 3.6 km on roads with cycle lanes, 3.2 km on paths, and 1.9 km on minor roads. The route features 1.9 km on roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. Facilities near the start include several bakeries, a station, a café, a supermarket and a petrol station within 1 km. There is a 5.5 km stretch without cafés, shops or water from km 1.2 to km 6.7. Toilets are available near 3 km, and drinking water can be found near 0.3 km and 6.7 km. A bike shop and bailout point are close to Gap. At the finish, the Refuge Napoléon bar is nearby off-route by 331 m. Worth a stop nearby at km 4.3 is the Pierre de Peyre-oussel attraction, 59 m off-route. The gradient profile makes this a sustained climb with a mix of minor roads, paths, and roads with cycle lanes.

Highlights

• Col de Manse summit at 1255 m
• Climbing 513 m over 9.2 km
• Pierre de Peyre-oussel attraction near km 4.3
• Facilities including shops and bakery near Gap start

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

39 min

Best months

Jun to Oct — daily highs of 18–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 5.5 km without café, shop or water from km 1.2 to 6.7
• 1.9 km on main roads with speed limits over 80 km/h

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.