La Barillette from Gingins

The La rises 12.4km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 967m to 1,522m. Averaging 7.8%, the road kicks to 13% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,522m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Vaud, Switzerland.