Cat 1 D43

Col de la Descarga from Arles sur Tech

Languedoc-Roussillon, france

The D43 rises 19.3km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 1,103m to 1,392m. Averaging 5.7%, the road kicks to 10.3% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
  • Longer than 99% of climbs in France.
  • The crux hits between km 2 and km 2 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.2%.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Col de la Descarga from Arles sur Tech

Languedoc-Roussillon, france

19.3km 1103m 5.7%
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Distance

19.3km

Avg Gradient

5.7%

Max Gradient

10.3%

Elevation Gain

1103m

Summit

1,392m

Wall Rating

5.6

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What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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