Alpages de Menthières from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
Rhone-Alpes, france
14.9km 890m 6%
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Alpages de Menthières from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine
Rhone-Alpes, france
Alpages de Menthières from Bellegarde-sur-Valserine covers 14.9km and 890m of climbing, reaching 1,249m at the summit. The average gradient of 6% disguises ramps of 13.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 98% of climbs in France.
- 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- A false flat around km 4 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
14.9km
Avg Gradient
6%
Max Gradient
13.9%
Elevation Gain
890m
Summit
1,249m
Wall Rating
5.4
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Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
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