Bois de Freydière
Rhone-Alpes, france
13km 1059m 8.1%
HCHC
Bois de Freydière
Rhone-Alpes, france
Bois de Freydière is one of cycling's great tests — 13km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,059m from base to summit. Averaging 8.1%, the road kicks to 15.9% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 11 and km 12 — 5km above 10% averaging 11.5%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
13km
Avg Gradient
8.1%
Max Gradient
15.9%
Elevation Gain
1059m
Summit
1,306m
Wall Rating
6.2
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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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