La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez
Rhone-Alpes, france
19km 752m 4%
2Cat 2
La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez
Rhone-Alpes, france
La Traverse from Montbrison via Roche-en-Forez covers 19km and 752m of climbing, reaching 1,057m at the summit. Averaging 4%, the road kicks to 7.6% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Longer than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 97% of climbs in France.
- A false flat around km 11 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
19km
Avg Gradient
4%
Max Gradient
7.6%
Elevation Gain
752m
Summit
1,057m
Wall Rating
4.4
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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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