Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Pont de Cians via Les Gorges du Cians

The D28 rises 28.1km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,361m to 1,679m. The average gradient of 4.8% disguises ramps of 10.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 4 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,679m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.