Station de Réallon from Savines le Lac

The D41 rises 11.6km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 779m to 1,559m. The average gradient of 6.7% disguises ramps of 14.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,559m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.