Côte des Means
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
1.4km 77m 5.5%
5Cat 5 D9
Côte des Means
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
The D9 rises 1.4km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 77m to 1,275m. The average gradient of 5.5% disguises ramps of 14.6% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
- Higher summit than 95% of climbs in France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 86% of climbs in France.
- A false flat around km 0 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
1.4km
Avg Gradient
5.5%
Max Gradient
14.6%
Elevation Gain
77m
Summit
1,275m
Wall Rating
3.3
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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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