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Cycling in Orbey
Orbey offers cycling climbs such as the 11.1 km Col du Calvaire with an average gradient of 5.9% and a top height of 1142 m.
Riding in Orbey in numbers
- 1
- 11 km
- 11 km
- 656 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 86% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,142 m on Col du Calvaire from Orbey
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Orbey
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Orbey
Cyclists riding from Orbey can tackle routes like the Col du Calvaire, an 11.1 km point-to-point climb. The climb starts just after the beginning of the route, gaining 654 m in elevation with an average gradient of 5.9% and a maximum gradient of 9.7%. The top of the climb reaches 1142 m in height. The road surface is mostly paved, with 97% paved and a small portion of 2% on gravel or unpaved road. There are no railway stations near the route. Services along the route are limited, with the longest stretch without any of them being 1.9 km. The climb predominantly takes place on main roads, with 9.5 km of the route lacking cycle lanes. Orbey itself is the start point, and no other settlements appear along this particular climb route.
- The main climb, Col du Calvaire, is a continuous uphill with an average gradient of 5.9% over 11.1 km, reaching a high point at 1142 m. The maximum gradient on the climb is 9.7%. The terrain is mountainous with a steady climb and some unpaved sections comprising 2% of the route.
