Le Clou from Beaufort
Rhone-Alpes, france
10.6km 911m 8.6%
1Cat 1
Le Clou from Beaufort
Rhone-Alpes, france
Le Clou from Beaufort covers 10.6km and 911m of climbing, reaching 1,648m at the summit. A sustained 8.6% average gradient with a maximum of 12.4% makes this a steady and demanding ascent. The 21 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,648m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- Higher summit than 98% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 6 and km 7 — 5km above 10% averaging 10.8%.
- The 21 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
10.6km
Avg Gradient
8.6%
Max Gradient
12.4%
Elevation Gain
911m
Summit
1,648m
Wall Rating
5.7
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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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