Signal de Bisanne
Rhone-Alpes, france
15km 1247m 8.3%
HCHC D123
Signal de Bisanne
Rhone-Alpes, france
Signal de Bisanne is one of cycling's great tests — 15km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,247m from base to summit. Averaging 8.3%, the road kicks to 13.9% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 13 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,934m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- The crux hits between km 13 and km 14 — 5km above 10% averaging 11.4%.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- 13 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
15km
Avg Gradient
8.3%
Max Gradient
13.9%
Elevation Gain
1247m
Summit
1,934m
Wall Rating
6.6
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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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