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Col d'Albanne via D81

Rhone-Alpes, france

Col d'Albanne via D81 covers 12.3km and 954m of climbing, reaching 1,653m at the summit. A sustained 7.8% average gradient with a maximum of 10.3% makes this a steady and demanding ascent. 17 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,653m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.

  • Higher summit than 98% of climbs in France.
  • More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in France.
  • 17 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
  • At 1,653m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.

Col d'Albanne via D81

Rhone-Alpes, france

12.3km 954m 7.8%
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Distance

12.3km

Avg Gradient

7.8%

Max Gradient

10.3%

Elevation Gain

954m

Summit

1,653m

Wall Rating

5.4

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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