Col des Glières from Le Petit Bornand
Rhone-Alpes, france
9.9km 811m 8.2%
1Cat 1 D55
Col des Glières from Le Petit Bornand
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D55 rises 9.9km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 811m to 1,444m. Averaging 8.2%, the road kicks to 14.6% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 16 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 3 and km 5 — 11km above 10% averaging 12.8%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in France.
- 16 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
9.9km
Avg Gradient
8.2%
Max Gradient
14.6%
Elevation Gain
811m
Summit
1,444m
Wall Rating
5.7
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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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