Pas de Peyrol / Puy Mary from Mandailles via Col de Redondet

The D17 rises 11.9km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 686m to 1,588m. Averaging 5.8%, the road kicks to 8.9% 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 1,588m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Auvergne, France.