L'Arpont from La Maurienne
Rhone-Alpes, france
9km 797m 8.8%
HCHC
L'Arpont from La Maurienne
Rhone-Alpes, france
L'Arpont from La Maurienne is one of cycling's great tests — 9km of sustained climbing, gaining 797m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.8% disguises ramps of 21.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The road reaches 1,629m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 7 and km 8 — 6km above 10% averaging 10.7%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- At 1,629m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
9km
Avg Gradient
8.8%
Max Gradient
21.8%
Elevation Gain
797m
Summit
1,629m
Wall Rating
6.3
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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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