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Cycling in Briançon
Cycling from Briançon offers a climb of 14.3 km on Col d'Izoard, mostly on paved surfaces, reaching 2356 m altitude.
Riding in Briançon in numbers
- 1
- 21 km
- 21 km
- 1,156 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 18 km on cycle paths or lanes
- High point
- 2,356 m on Col d'Izoard from Briançon
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Briançon
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Briançon
Briançon hosts a key cycling route: a 20.5 km point-to-point ride climbing Col d'Izoard. The route passes through Font Christianne, Terre-Rouge, Cervières and Le Laus. This climb begins after 6.1 km and ascends 929 m over 14.3 km at an average gradient of 6.5%, with maximum slopes reaching 9.3%. The road surface is 98% paved with a small part on gravel or unpaved terrain. Cyclists follow a cycle path for 18.1 km, with only 0.3 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes. Services are available before the longest 8.5 km without any, and a railway station is located near the route for access.
- The route entails a substantial mountain climb beginning at 6.1 km, ascending 929 m over 14.3 km with an average gradient of 6.5% and maximum gradient of 9.3%. The highest point on the route reaches 2356 m.
