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Cycling in Chapareillan

Cycling from Chapareillan offers a challenging 10.3 km ascent to Col du Granier with steep gradients.

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Riding in Chapareillan in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Route
10 km
In total
10 km
Longest ride
847 m
Most climbing
Surface
Paved almost throughout
Roads
100% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
High point
1,132 m on Col du Granier from Chapareillan
Climbs
1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more

When to ride in Chapareillan

Typical conditions by month, 20152024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Oct.

7°0°J14
11°2°F12
13°4°M14
17°7°A13
20°11°M17
25°15°J16
28°17°J11
27°17°A10
23°13°S11
19°9°O12
12°4°N13
9°1°D13
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 8 km/h from the W

The ride in Chapareillan

Cycling guide to Chapareillan

Chapareillan serves as the start for a single notable route climbing to Col du Granier. The route covers 10.3 km with most climbing occurring from 0.4 km over a 9.8 km stretch to the summit at 1132 m. The intense ascent includes an elevation gain of 847 m. There are no towns or services listed along the route, making for a sustained climb. The full route is paved on main roads without cycle lanes, and the longest section without services is 7.3 km. This climb allows riders to tackle demanding gradients up to a maximum of 12.3%, with an average of 8.6%.

Terrain
The terrain is mountainous, with a steady climb averaging 8.6% over nearly 10 km. The maximum gradient reaches 12.3%, leading to a high point of 1132 m at the Col du Granier.

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