Lac du Poursollet
Rhone-Alpes, france
8.5km 473m 5.6%
2Cat 2 Route
Lac du Poursollet
Rhone-Alpes, france
The Route rises 8.5km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 473m to 1,663m. The average gradient of 5.6% disguises ramps of 15.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 10 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,663m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Higher summit than 98% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 94% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 2km above 10% averaging 10.6%.
- 10 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- At 1,663m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
Distance
8.5km
Avg Gradient
5.6%
Max Gradient
15.7%
Elevation Gain
473m
Summit
1,663m
Wall Rating
4.5
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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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