La Toussuire
Rhone-Alpes, france
12.5km 850m 6.8%
1Cat 1 D78
La Toussuire
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D78 rises 12.5km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 850m to 1,706m. The gradient averages 6.8% — steady enough to find a rhythm, steep enough to feel it. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,706m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 98% of climbs in France.
- 15 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- At 1,706m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
12.5km
Avg Gradient
6.8%
Max Gradient
9.9%
Elevation Gain
850m
Summit
1,706m
Wall Rating
5
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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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