Col de l'Échelle from Bardonecchia

Col de l'Échelle from Bardonecchia covers 11.8km and 537m of climbing, reaching 1,754m at the summit. The average gradient of 4.6% disguises ramps of 11.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,754m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Piedmont, Italy.