Col de la Forclaz
Rhone-Alpes, france
5.6km 445m 8%
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Col de la Forclaz
Rhone-Alpes, france
Col de la Forclaz covers 5.6km and 445m of climbing, reaching 881m at the summit. The average gradient of 8% disguises ramps of 16.4% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Harder than 95% of climbs in France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 93% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 2 — 2km above 10% averaging 12.5%.
Distance
5.6km
Avg Gradient
8%
Max Gradient
16.4%
Elevation Gain
445m
Summit
881m
Wall Rating
4.8
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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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