Pierre du Moëllé from Lac de l'Hongrin

The Route rises 3.3km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 268m to 1,660m. The average gradient of 8.2% disguises ramps of 18.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,660m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Vaud, Switzerland.