Port de Balès
Midi-Pyrenees, france
19.2km 1197m 6.2%
HCHC D925
Port de Balès
Midi-Pyrenees, france
The D925 rises 19.2km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 1,197m to 1,756m. The average gradient of 6.2% disguises ramps of 17.3% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 9 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,756m — 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 5th climb in Midi-Pyrenees by difficulty.
- The crux hits between km 15 and km 16 — 4km above 10% averaging 11.1%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
Distance
19.2km
Avg Gradient
6.2%
Max Gradient
17.3%
Elevation Gain
1197m
Summit
1,756m
Wall Rating
6.5
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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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