Lac des Gloriettes from Gavarnie
Midi-Pyrenees, france
2.1km 208m 9.9%
3Cat 3
Lac des Gloriettes from Gavarnie
Midi-Pyrenees, france
At just 2.1km, Lac des Gloriettes from Gavarnie is short but deceptively intense — 208m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 9.9%, the road kicks to 15.4% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 5 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,666m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
- Higher summit than 98% of climbs in France.
- Steeper than 95% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 3km above 10% averaging 13.2%.
- At 1,666m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
2.1km
Avg Gradient
9.9%
Max Gradient
15.4%
Elevation Gain
208m
Summit
1,666m
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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