Cat 3 Route

Lac Besson & Lac Noir from Alpe d'Huez

Rhone-Alpes, france

The Route rises 4km through mountain forest into exposed high country, gaining 244m to 2,083m. Averaging 6.1%, the road kicks to 12.1% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 3 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. At 2,083m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.

  • Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
  • Summit above 2,000m — the road climbs above the treeline into exposed, often windswept terrain.
  • A false flat around km 3 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.

Lac Besson & Lac Noir from Alpe d'Huez

Rhone-Alpes, france

4km 244m 6.1%
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Distance

4km

Avg Gradient

6.1%

Max Gradient

12.1%

Elevation Gain

244m

Summit

2,083m

Wall Rating

3.6

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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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