Cycling in Chambon-sur-Lac
1 cycling route from Chambon-sur-Lac, France, 8 km, 8 km mapped in all, with up to 505 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (63 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 87% paved, 78% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,395 m on Col de la Croix-Morand from Chambon-sur-Lac. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 8 km
- Biggest day
- 505 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- 87% paved
- Bike
- Road bike with sturdy tyres, or gravel bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- 87% paved · 13% gravel or unpaved.
- Roads
- 78% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 1,395 m on Col de la Croix-Morand from Chambon-sur-Lac.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Chambon-sur-Lac
From Chambon-sur-Lac, cyclists can undertake the Col de la Croix-Morand route, which is a point-to-point climb covering 7.7 km with an elevation gain of 505 m. This climb starts near the village and ascends to a height of 1395 m at its summit. The route comprises 87% paved surface and 13% gravel or unpaved sections, with 6 km on main roads without cycle lanes and no cycle paths. There are no additional places or services along this climb, and the longest stretch without services is 6.7 km. The region offers a challenging gradient suitable for climbing cyclists working on steady ascents. Chambon-sur-Lac serves as a starting point to reach the top of the Col de la Croix-Morand, with no nearby railway stations on the route.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain from Chambon-sur-Lac includes a sustained climb of 7.7 km, gaining 505 m at an average gradient of 6.6%, with a maximum of 11.4%. The climb peaks at 1395 m altitude. The route is mostly paved but includes 13% gravel or unpaved sections.