Cycling in Bonneval-sur-Arc
1 cycling route from Bonneval-sur-Arc, France, 13 km, 13 km mapped in all, with up to 966 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (74 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 95% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. 1 named climb; the high point is 2,758 m on Col de l'Iseran from Bonneval-sur-Arc. Best months to ride: Jul to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 13 km
- Biggest day
- 966 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 95% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 2,758 m on Col de l'Iseran from Bonneval-sur-Arc.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Bonneval-sur-Arc
Bonneval-sur-Arc is the start point of a challenging cycle route ascending to Col de l'Iseran. This 13.4 km ride climbs 966 m, starting almost immediately outside the village. Along the way, the route passes through Tralenta and Pré Catin before reaching the summit at 2758 m. The road surface is nearly all paved, with a very small section of unpaved or gravel. The route uses main roads, most without a dedicated cycle lane, and riders should note the 12.1 km longest stretch without services. There are no railway stations near the route.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous, with a continuous climb averaging 7.3% and maximum gradient of 10.8%. The ascent is just over 13 km in length and finishes at an altitude of 2758 m. The route is steep, typical of high alpine passes.