Col du Joly
Rhone-Alpes, france
21.3km 1223m 5.7%
1Cat 1
Col du Joly
Rhone-Alpes, france
Col du Joly covers 21.3km and 1,223m of climbing, reaching 1,984m at the summit. Averaging 5.7%, the road kicks to 11.1% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,984m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 20 and km 20 — 2km above 10% averaging 11.1%.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
21.3km
Avg Gradient
5.7%
Max Gradient
11.1%
Elevation Gain
1223m
Summit
1,984m
Wall Rating
6
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Typical prices in France
€3.20
Coffee
€6.00
Beer
€15.00
Meal
€1.80
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