Plateau d'Emparis from Besse
Rhone-Alpes, france
12.2km 1037m 8.5%
HCHC
Plateau d'Emparis from Besse
Rhone-Alpes, france
Plateau d'Emparis from Besse is one of cycling's great tests — 12.2km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,037m from base to summit. The average gradient of 8.5% disguises ramps of 29% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 22 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. At 2,272m, the summit rises above the treeline into an exposed, often windswept landscape. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The 5th climb in France by steepest gradient.
- Steeper maximum gradient than 99% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- The 2nd climb in Rhone-Alpes by steepest gradient.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 2 — 4km above 10% averaging 10.4%.
Distance
12.2km
Avg Gradient
8.5%
Max Gradient
29%
Elevation Gain
1037m
Summit
2,272m
Wall Rating
7.1
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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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