Col du Glandon
Rhone-Alpes, france
20.9km 1474m 7%
HCHC D927
Col du Glandon
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D927 rises 20.9km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,474m to 1,925m. Averaging 7%, the road kicks to 11.4% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 10 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.
- The crux hits between km 17 and km 19 — 8km above 10% averaging 11.3%.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
20.9km
Avg Gradient
7%
Max Gradient
11.4%
Elevation Gain
1474m
Summit
1,925m
Wall Rating
6.7
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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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