Col de la Fageole from Massiac

The D909 rises 21km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 606m to 1,110m. The average gradient of 2.9% disguises ramps of 9.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. Located in Auvergne, France.