Col du Puy de Renel from Pierrefort

The D990 rises 6.3km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 178m to 1,075m. The average gradient of 2.8% disguises ramps of 7.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Auvergne, France.