Les Patras from Grafeuille via Les Impuestous

At just 2.5km, Les Patras from Grafeuille via Les Impuestous is short but deceptively intense — 328m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 13.2% disguises ramps of 28.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Limousin, France.