Col de Finiels from Le Pont de Montvert

The D20 rises 11km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 654m to 1,543m. Averaging 5.9%, the road kicks to 9% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,543m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.