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Cycling in Chambon-sur-Lac
Cycling from Chambon-sur-Lac features a significant 7.7 km climb to the Col de la Croix-Morand with mixed pavement and gravel terrain.
Riding in Chambon-sur-Lac in numbers
- 1
- 8 km
- 8 km
- 505 m
- 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
When to ride in Chambon-sur-Lac
Best months: Jun to Sep.
5°-1°J15
7°1°F12
9°2°M14
12°4°A13
15°7°M16
20°12°J16
23°14°J10
23°14°A11
19°11°S12
15°8°O12
9°4°N13
7°1°D14
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 17 km/h from the W
The ride in Chambon-sur-Lac
Notable climbs
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.
- 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.
