Super Sauze from Barcelonette
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
8.7km 557m 6.4%
2Cat 2 D209
Super Sauze from Barcelonette
Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, france
The D209 rises 8.7km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 557m to 1,698m. Averaging 6.4%, the road kicks to 12.2% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. 15 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The road reaches 1,698m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.
- Higher summit than 99% of climbs in France.
- Harder than 94% of climbs in France.
- 15 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
- At 1,698m, the summit is high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs.
- A false flat around km 2 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
8.7km
Avg Gradient
6.4%
Max Gradient
12.2%
Elevation Gain
557m
Summit
1,698m
Wall Rating
4.4
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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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