Col de Montgenèvre from Briançon

The Rue rises 11.2km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 541m to 1,854m. The average gradient of 4.8% disguises ramps of 11.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,854m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.