Col du Granon
Saint Chaffrey, France
The Col du Granon is a col with a length of 11.4 kilometer. This is a highest category (HC) col. It is located in Saint Chaffrey, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. The average grade of this col is 8.7% with a maximum of 10.6%. The Col du Granon ascents from 1.414 meter at the start, to 2.413 meter at the top, with a total of 999 ascending meters.
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Facts
| Distance | 11.4 km |
| Elevation gain | 999 m |
| Average grade | 8.7 % |
| Maximum grade | 10.6 % |
| Climb category | HC |
| Minimum elevation | 1414 m |
| Maximum elevation | 2413 m |
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Description
Jonas Vingegaard: "On the Col du Granon, I tried to make the race as hard as possible. That col is a beast of a climb. Incredibly tough. I don't think I know or have ever conquered a tougher climb as a finish col. I noticed this during the recon. I knew there was a steep section coming about 4.5 kilometres from the summit. That point I had in my mind to attack. I felt good and had the legs to follow up with that plan. Honestly, I also think this was one of my best days on the bike ever. It was surprising that Tadej Pogacar couldn't follow me. Normally he jumps on your wheel right away, but this time he didn't even try to follow me. As a result, I knew this was my big chance. After that, I gave everything until the finish. Not only was it my first stage win in the Tour, but it also gave me my first yellow jersey. A day I will never forget."