Col d'Aubisque from Argelès Gazost via Col du Soulor

The D918 rises 29.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,409m to 1,711m. Averaging 4.7%, the road kicks to 9.4% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,711m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.