Plateau de Beille
Midi-Pyrenees, france
16km 1250m 7.8%
HCHC D522
Plateau de Beille
Midi-Pyrenees, france
The D522 rises 16km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,250m to 1,785m. Averaging 7.8%, the road kicks to 12.8% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,785m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Midi-Pyrenees, France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- The 4th climb in Midi-Pyrenees by difficulty.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The crux hits between km 9 and km 10 — 3km above 10% averaging 10.9%.
Distance
16km
Avg Gradient
7.8%
Max Gradient
12.8%
Elevation Gain
1250m
Summit
1,785m
Wall Rating
6.4
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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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