Can Valent from Amélie les Bains Palalda
Languedoc-Roussillon, france
7.4km 433m 5.8%
2Cat 2 D53
Can Valent from Amélie les Bains Palalda
Languedoc-Roussillon, france
The D53 rises 7.4km through gentle countryside, gaining 433m to 657m. Averaging 5.8%, the road kicks to 10.5% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
- More vertical gain than 90% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 89% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 2 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.5%.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
7.4km
Avg Gradient
5.8%
Max Gradient
10.5%
Elevation Gain
433m
Summit
657m
Wall Rating
3.9
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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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