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Cycling in Aix-les-Bains
Cycling from Aix-les-Bains offers a challenging 19 km climb of Mont Revard with sustained gradients up to 9.8%.
Riding in Aix-les-Bains in numbers
- 1
- 19 km
- 19 km
- 1,233 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 74% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,527 m on Mont Revard from Aix-les-Bains
- 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 Aix-les-Bains
Best months: Apr to Oct.
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10°2°F11
13°4°M13
17°7°A11
20°11°M15
25°16°J13
28°18°J9
28°18°A9
23°14°S10
18°10°O11
12°5°N13
9°2°D13
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 9 km/h from the NE
The ride in Aix-les-Bains
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Aix-les-Bains
Cyclists starting in Aix-les-Bains can tackle the Mont Revard climb, a 19.1 km point-to-point route. This ride features a total elevation gain of 1233 m, leading to a summit at 1527 m, providing a sustained and steady climbing challenge. The route is almost entirely paved, with just 2% gravel or unpaved sections, making it suitable for road bikes. The climb begins at Aix-les-Bains and ascends continuously without intermediate stops mentioned. There is a railway station near the route providing access to the start point. The road includes 14.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes and a very short 0.2 km cycle path segment. Services are available, but the longest stretch without them is 5.2 km.
- The route is mountainous, with a steady average gradient of 6.5% and maximum gradients reaching 9.8%. The climb leads from the town at lower elevations up to 1527 m at Mont Revard's summit. The terrain represents a sustained uphill effort over the full 19.1 km.
