We set off from the heart of Guillestre. The main road soon gives way to a forest road. The route then climbs steadily and uninterruptedly up to Risoul village.
There's no marked traffic or urban surface here. Progress follows an off-axis track, with a constant gradient that sets the pace. One hairpin bend follows another, always with the logic of a continuous climb.
Higher up, the link continues towards Risoul 1850. The 900-meter ascent is built up gradually, with no descending section to ease the effort. A clean, clear ascent from the valley floor to the resort.