La Verrerie from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs

At just 2.4km, La Verrerie from Saint-Nicolas-des-Biefs is short but deceptively intense — 120m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 5.1%, the road kicks to 8.7% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 1 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Auvergne, France.