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21 numbered hairpins from Bourg d’Oisans — the most famous summit finish in cycling.

The final ramp above the Col du Lautaret; the Route des Grandes Alpes tops out here at 2,642 m.

A long, varied haul from the valley north of Bourg d’Oisans, with descents mid-climb that hide its true difficulty.

From Briançon through the lunar Casse Déserte — a Route des Grandes Alpes centrepiece.

From Jausiers past 2,800 m — the loop road is the highest paved road in France.

Sea level to 2,360 m through the Orotava valley — the north-side road up the volcano.

The south-side epic via Vilaflor — the biggest single elevation gain of the five Teide roads.

The west-side road through Santiago del Teide, with the Masca turn-off partway up.

26 hairpins to the Nus de sa Corbata — a dead-end, so you climb back out.

The island’s highest paved climb; the road tops out near 850 m.

The local benchmark: a quiet dead-end test climb long used by the pros.

The gentle forested classic to the sanctuary — most Girona rides pass it.