Mont Aigoual from Le Vigan

The D48 rises 35.1km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,401m to 1,557m. Averaging 4%, the road kicks to 6.4% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,557m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.