Plateau des Saix from Samoëns
Rhone-Alpes, france
10km 884m 8.8%
1Cat 1 D254
Plateau des Saix from Samoëns
Rhone-Alpes, france
The D254 rises 10km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 884m to 1,618m. Averaging 8.8%, the road kicks to 15.3% at its steepest — a brutal pitch that demands respect. 11 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,618m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 2 and km 4 — 11km above 10% averaging 11.9%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- Higher summit than 98% of climbs in France.
- 11 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
Distance
10km
Avg Gradient
8.8%
Max Gradient
15.3%
Elevation Gain
884m
Summit
1,618m
Wall Rating
5.9
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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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