Road · From the map · France
Cycling in Aime
From Aime, cyclists can ride a 21 km route climbing 1318 m to La Plagne, featuring a sustained 16.5 km ascent at an average 8% gradient.
Riding in Aime in numbers
- 1
- 21 km
- 21 km
- 1,318 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 55% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,987 m on La Plagne from Aime
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
When to ride in Aime
Best months: Jun to Oct.
4°-5°J14
7°-3°F12
10°-1°M15
13°2°A15
16°6°M20
22°11°J20
24°13°J14
24°13°A14
20°9°S13
16°5°O12
10°0°N14
6°-3°D13
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 7 km/h from the SE
The ride in Aime
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Aime
Cyclists riding from Aime have a challenging route to La Plagne, covering 20.7 km with an elevation gain of 1318 m. The main climb starts at 3.6 km, stretching for 16.5 km up to 1987 m altitude with gradients averaging 8% and reaching 13.5% at the steepest sections. The route surface is mostly paved with a small portion of gravel or unpaved road. Services are reasonably spaced with the longest stretch without any facilities being 7.4 km. There is a railway station near the route for access. This route is an intense climb set entirely within France and offers a substantial ascent for riders based in Aime.
- The terrain is mountainous with a major sustained climb starting after 3.6 km. The climb lasts 16.5 km with an average gradient of 8% and maximum gradients up to 13.5%. The highest point reached is 1987 m.
