Couthoud from Proussaz
Aosta Valley, italy
2.6km 269m 10.3%
2Cat 2
Couthoud from Proussaz
Aosta Valley, italy
At just 2.6km, Couthoud from Proussaz is short but deceptively intense — 269m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 10.3% disguises ramps of 23.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 12 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,697m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Aosta Valley, Italy.
- The 3rd climb in Aosta Valley by steepest gradient.
- Higher summit than 96% of climbs in Italy.
- The 8th climb in Aosta Valley by gradient.
- The crux hits between km 1 and km 2 — 4km above 10% averaging 13.2%.
- 12 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
2.6km
Avg Gradient
10.3%
Max Gradient
23.8%
Elevation Gain
269m
Summit
1,697m
Wall Rating
5.3
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What things cost
Typical prices in Italy
€1.50
Coffee
€5.00
Beer
€12.00
Meal
€1.00
Water
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