La Saussaz from Saint-Martin-de-la-Porte
Rhone-Alpes, france
16.1km 1391m 8.7%
HCHC
La Saussaz from Saint-Martin-de-la-Porte
Rhone-Alpes, france
La Saussaz from Saint-Martin-de-la-Porte is one of cycling's great tests — 16.1km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,391m from base to summit. Averaging 8.7%, the road kicks to 14.3% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 44 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. At 2,084m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 10 and km 12 — 12km above 10% averaging 12.8%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- 44 hairpin bends — the switchbacks are the rhythm of this climb, each one a small victory.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
16.1km
Avg Gradient
8.7%
Max Gradient
14.3%
Elevation Gain
1391m
Summit
2,084m
Wall Rating
7.1
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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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