La Fruitière de Montgirod
Rhone-Alpes, france
14.9km 1279m 8.6%
HCHC
La Fruitière de Montgirod
Rhone-Alpes, france
La Fruitière de Montgirod is one of cycling's great tests — 14.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,279m from base to summit. Averaging 8.6%, the road kicks to 16.2% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 24 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,915m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 7 and km 10 — 14km above 10% averaging 11.1%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 24 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
14.9km
Avg Gradient
8.6%
Max Gradient
16.2%
Elevation Gain
1279m
Summit
1,915m
Wall Rating
6.9
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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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