Val Pelouse from La Rochette
Rhone-Alpes, france
16.3km 1347m 8.3%
HCHC
Val Pelouse from La Rochette
Rhone-Alpes, france
Val Pelouse from La Rochette is one of cycling's great tests — 16.3km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,347m from base to summit. A sustained 8.3% average gradient with a maximum of 11.8% makes this a steady and demanding ascent. The 21 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The road reaches 1,708m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Rhone-Alpes, France.
- The crux hits between km 7 and km 9 — 9km above 10% averaging 10.5%.
- Harder than 99% of climbs in France.
- More vertical gain than 99% of climbs in France.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 21 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
Distance
16.3km
Avg Gradient
8.3%
Max Gradient
11.8%
Elevation Gain
1347m
Summit
1,708m
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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