Alpe d'Huez via Villard-Reculas & Pas de la Confession
Rhone-Alpes, france
18.4km 1067m 5.8%
1Cat 1 le
Alpe d'Huez via Villard-Reculas & Pas de la Confession
Rhone-Alpes, france
The le rises 18.4km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,067m to 1,840m. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 13.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 20 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,840m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- The 20 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- At 1,840m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
18.4km
Avg Gradient
5.8%
Max Gradient
13.8%
Elevation Gain
1067m
Summit
1,840m
Wall Rating
5.9
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Conditions
Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn
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Temperature
4.1° Cold
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10.3° Cool
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6.3° Cool
Rainfall
118mm Moderate
99mm Moderate
131mm Wet
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Wind
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What things cost
Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
Water
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