Col du Grand Colombier
Rhone-Alpes, france
17.7km 1260m 7.1%
HCHC D120 / Route
Col du Grand Colombier
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D120 / Route rises 17.7km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 1,260m to 1,498m. Averaging 7.1%, the road kicks to 12.8% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 18 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 4 and km 6 — 9km above 10% averaging 12.0%.
- 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.
- 18 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
17.7km
Avg Gradient
7.1%
Max Gradient
12.8%
Elevation Gain
1260m
Summit
1,498m
Wall Rating
6.4
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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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