Col du Clergeon
France, europe
10 km
979 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up for Col du Clergeon, a killer mountain pass nestled in the French Jura Mountains! This one tops out at 979m (3,211ft) and the climb is a full 10km of pure adrenaline. We're talking asphalt (D55, if you're mapping it), but don't let that fool you - those middle two kilometers are BRUTAL, averaging a leg-burning 10.5% grade with some sections way steeper. Plus, it's narrow! And keep an eye on the weather, because snow can shut this beauty down in a heartbeat. But hey, all that effort is worth it for the views! You’re looking at a 7.3% average incline over the whole climb – a true test for you and your car.
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 10 km
- Max Elevation
- 979 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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