Col des Glières from Thorens-Glières
Rhone-Alpes, france
13.6km 819m 6%
1Cat 1 D55
Col des Glières from Thorens-Glières
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D55 rises 13.6km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 819m to 1,446m. Averaging 6%, the road kicks to 11.2% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Harder than 97% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 7 and km 8 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.9%.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
13.6km
Avg Gradient
6%
Max Gradient
11.2%
Elevation Gain
819m
Summit
1,446m
Wall Rating
5
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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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