Col de Cenise from Le Petit Bornand les Glières
Rhone-Alpes, france
7.9km 860m 10.9%
HCHC
Col de Cenise from Le Petit Bornand les Glières
Rhone-Alpes, france
Col de Cenise from Le Petit Bornand les Glières is one of cycling's great tests — 7.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 860m from base to summit. The average gradient of 10.9% disguises ramps of 22% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 27 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,569m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 4 — 8km above 10% averaging 11.8%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in France.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 27 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
7.9km
Avg Gradient
10.9%
Max Gradient
22%
Elevation Gain
860m
Summit
1,569m
Wall Rating
6.9
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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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