Valle del Fréjus from Bardonecchia

The Via rises 6.8km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 465m to 1,732m. The average gradient of 6.8% disguises ramps of 14.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 6 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. The road reaches 1,732m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Piedmont, Italy.