Cat 1

Pas de la Confession from Bourg d'Oisans

Rhone-Alpes, france

Pas de la Confession from Bourg d'Oisans covers 10.8km and 832m of climbing, reaching 1,544m at the summit. Averaging 7.7%, the road kicks to 11.9% at its steepest — a testing gradient that demands respect. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,544m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.

  • Harder than 98% of climbs in France.
  • Higher summit than 98% of climbs in France.
  • The crux hits between km 0 and km 1 — 3km above 10% averaging 11.6%.
  • 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
  • One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.

Pas de la Confession from Bourg d'Oisans

Rhone-Alpes, france

10.8km 832m 7.7%
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Distance

10.8km

Avg Gradient

7.7%

Max Gradient

11.9%

Elevation Gain

832m

Summit

1,544m

Wall Rating

5.3

Conditions

Best time to ride: Spring to Autumn

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Temperature

4.1° Cold
8.8° Cool
10.3° Cool
12.5° Mild
16.1° Mild
21.9° Warm
24.2° Warm
23.8° Warm
19.8° Mild
16.1° Mild
8.8° Cool
6.3° Cool

Rainfall

118mm Moderate
99mm Moderate
131mm Wet
122mm Moderate
186mm Wet
134mm Wet
70mm Light
90mm Moderate
86mm Moderate
140mm Wet
152mm Wet
200mm Wet

Wind

6km/h Calm
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6km/h Calm
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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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