Col de la Croix from Ollon

Col de la Croix from Ollon covers 18.2km and 1,303m of climbing, reaching 1,778m at the summit. The average gradient of 7.2% disguises ramps of 15.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,778m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Vaud, Switzerland.