Col des Saisies from Villard-sur-Doron via D123
Rhone-Alpes, france
16.3km 1099m 6.7%
HCHC D123
Col des Saisies from Villard-sur-Doron via D123
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D123 rises 16.3km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,099m to 1,658m. Averaging 6.7%, the road kicks to 10.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,658m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 5 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.7%.
- 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
16.3km
Avg Gradient
6.7%
Max Gradient
10.9%
Elevation Gain
1099m
Summit
1,658m
Wall Rating
5.8
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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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