Col de Marie Blanque (Bielle Approach)

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Col de Marie Blanque – western approach
From the start point of Bielle, the climb to the Marie Blanque is just over 11km in length. The first two-thirds of the climb is quite regular in terms of difficulty with the gradient hovering around the 7% mark. There is also a nice section in the middle that provides you with some good recovery which is always welcome on a climb. This is definitely the easier of the two approaches of the Marie Blanque and will provide you with a distinctly different climbing experience than the western approach.
Quick Stats
Distance: 69km / 58mi
Start elevation: 527m / 1,729ft
Max elevation: 1,035m / 3,396ft
Metres climbed: 1,423m / 4,669ft
Metres descended: 1,423m / 4,669ft
Categorised climbs: 1

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All signs lead to the Col de Marie Blanque!
Food and water
Top up with food and water in the town of Bielle before you set off to tackle the climb.
Highlights
*Enjoy this ‘easier’ approach to the summit of another Tour de France regular.
Col de Marie Blanque via Bielle
Length: 11.1km / 6.9mi
Average gradient: 5.8%
Start point: Bielle
Elevation at top: 1035m / 3396ft