HC D213

Col de la Madeleine

Rhone-Alpes, france

The D213 rises 19.3km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,522m to 1,994m. A sustained 7.9% average gradient with a maximum of 11.2% makes this a steady and demanding ascent. The 24 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,994m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.

  • Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
  • More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
  • One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
  • The crux hits between km 7 and km 7 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.4%.
  • The 24 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.

Col de la Madeleine

Rhone-Alpes, france

19.3km 1522m 7.9%
HC

Distance

19.3km

Avg Gradient

7.9%

Max Gradient

11.2%

Elevation Gain

1522m

Summit

1,994m

Wall Rating

6.9

What things cost

Typical prices in France

€3.20

Coffee

€6.00

Beer

€15.00

Meal

€1.80

Water

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