Orcières-Merlette is a Category 1 climb in Alps — 7.08km at 6.7% average gradient, cresting at 1,807m. It's the summit finish of Stage 18 of Tour de France 2026 (Voiron → Orcières-Merlette, 185.2km) — the decisive climb of the day. Set your groupset — Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo or a custom setup — and see exactly which gears get you up it, kilometre by kilometre.
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