Parc de Merlet from Les Houches
Rhone-Alpes, france
5.3km 489m 9.3%
2Cat 2 Chemin
Parc de Merlet from Les Houches
Rhone-Alpes, france
The Chemin rises 5.3km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 489m to 1,468m. Averaging 9.3%, the road kicks to 16.6% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. The 7 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Higher summit than 97% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 95% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 3 and km 3 — 3km above 10% averaging 12.3%.
Distance
5.3km
Avg Gradient
9.3%
Max Gradient
16.6%
Elevation Gain
489m
Summit
1,468m
Wall Rating
5.1
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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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