Auron from Drogon

The M39 rises 7.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 447m to 1,655m. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 13.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,655m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Piedmont, France.