Valberg / Col de Sainte Anne from Guillaumes

The D28 rises 13.1km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 891m to 1,675m. The average gradient of 6.8% disguises ramps of 16.8% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 8 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,675m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France.