Col du Glandon from Barrage du Verney / Allemont
Rhone-Alpes, france
26.6km 1379m 5.2%
HCHC D926
Col du Glandon from Barrage du Verney / Allemont
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D926 rises 26.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,379m to 1,925m. The average gradient of 5.2% disguises ramps of 11.9% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,925m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Longer 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 8 and km 9 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.3%.
- 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
26.6km
Avg Gradient
5.2%
Max Gradient
11.9%
Elevation Gain
1379m
Summit
1,925m
Wall Rating
6.5
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Conditions
Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn
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Temperature
4.1° Cold
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10.3° Cool
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6.3° Cool
Rainfall
118mm Moderate
99mm Moderate
131mm Wet
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70mm Light
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Wind
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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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