Col de l'Arpettaz from La Foliette

The Route rises 15km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,159m to 1,582m. Averaging 7.7%, the road kicks to 15% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 40 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,582m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.