La Truche from Troistorrens

The Route rises 6.4km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 609m to 1,815m. Averaging 9.5%, the road kicks to 17.5% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,815m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Valais, Switzerland.