Col de l'Échelle from Névache

The D1T rises 2.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 189m to 1,768m. Averaging 7.3%, the road kicks to 13.5% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,768m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Piedmont, France.