Col du Pillon
Italy
Gradient:
<4%
4–7%
7–10%
10–12%
>12%
APPROACH ROUTES
Col du Pillon is a Category 2 ascent, topping out at 1 546 m. The Le Sépey approach is the hardest — 11.2 km at 4.7%, 529 m gained, maxing at 12.5%. The steepest kilometre averages 10.9%, around km 10.6. It can also be climbed from Saanen (12.9 km at 3.7%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 3.0. Late spring through autumn offers the most reliable conditions on the pass.
COL DU PILLON
Summit
1546m
Approaches
2
Hardest
CAT 2
Hardest side
11.2km