Col de Creu from Olette

The D4 rises 22.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,077m to 1,708m. Averaging 4.8%, the road kicks to 9.2% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,708m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.