The climb through the Vallée du Cristillan is very beautiful, especially the last part of the ascent, which starts at the turnoff into the Vallée de Mélezet. Mountains, a stream and tranquillity characterize this part of the climb. The turnoff to the Vallée de Mélezet is reached after eight kilometers of cycling, near Ceillac. Continue from there for about a kilometer on the D260, leaving Ceillac on your right-hand side and l'Ochette on your left-hand side. Then head into a narrow valley (Vallée du Cristillan) and you will have to climb a steep ramp, which includes a 250 meter segment of 13%. After that, the road, which is often of poor quality, gets less steep and this doesn't change anymore on the remaining five kilometers (4-7%). The finish lies at the end of the asphalt at an altitude of 2009 meters. The part of the climb described here above is preceded by a ride on the D60, starting in the valley of the Guil and ending at the turnoff mentioned above. In this first part the first six kilometers are quite steep (mostly 8-9%).