Les Arcs 2000
France, europe
N/A
2,120 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, picture this: You're in the French Alps, heading to Les Arcs 2000, a ski resort perched way up high at 2,120 meters! The road you'll be tackling is the D119. It's paved, so that's a plus, but hold on tight because it gets *steep*. We're talking up to 8.6% gradients in places, so make sure your car is ready for a workout. As you climb, get ready for some seriously stunning views of the Savoie region. Just keep your eyes on the road – you won't want to miss the scenery, but you *really* don't want to miss a tight turn either!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 2,120 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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