Col du Ballon
Rhone-Alpes, france
9.3km 592m 6.3%
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Col du Ballon
Rhone-Alpes, france
Col du Ballon covers 9.3km and 592m of climbing, reaching 958m at the summit. Averaging 6.3%, the road kicks to 12.3% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- More vertical gain than 94% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 94% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 4 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.6%.
Distance
9.3km
Avg Gradient
6.3%
Max Gradient
12.3%
Elevation Gain
592m
Summit
958m
Wall Rating
4.5
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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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