Col des Planachaux from Champéry

The Route rises 7.9km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 759m to 1,795m. The average gradient of 9.7% disguises ramps of 19.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,795m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.