Mont Denise
Auvergne, france
2.5km 252m 9.9%
3Cat 3
Mont Denise
Auvergne, france
At just 2.5km, Mont Denise is short but deceptively intense — 252m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. Averaging 9.9%, the road kicks to 16.1% 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. Located in Auvergne, France.
- Steeper than 95% of climbs in France.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 93% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 2 — 2km above 10% averaging 12.3%.
Distance
2.5km
Avg Gradient
9.9%
Max Gradient
16.1%
Elevation Gain
252m
Summit
883m
Wall Rating
4.6
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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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