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Cycling in Cluses
Cycling from Cluses offers a challenging route up Col de Romme, featuring steep gradients and a mix of paved and unpaved surfaces.
Riding in Cluses in numbers
- 1
- 7 km
- 7 km
- 813 m
- Surface
- 61% paved · 39% gravel or unpaved
- Roads
- 31% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,296 m on Col de Romme from Cluses
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
When to ride in Cluses
Best months: May to Oct.
7°-2°J15
9°0°F12
12°2°M14
15°4°A13
19°9°M18
24°14°J17
26°16°J14
26°16°A13
21°12°S13
18°8°O12
11°3°N14
8°0°D14
BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 8 km/h from the E
The ride in Cluses
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Cluses
Cluses provides access to the Col de Romme climb, a demanding point-to-point route measuring 6.7 km with an elevation gain of 813 m. The main feature is a 4.5 km climb starting at 2.2 km into the route, gaining 804 m at an average gradient of 17.9%, reaching a maximum gradient of 38% and a top elevation of 1296 m. The route consists of 61% paved road and 39% gravel or unpaved surfaces, with a 2.1 km stretch on main roads without cycle lanes. There are no service points for nearly 4 km, and one railway station near the route provides access to the start.
- The route from Cluses to Col de Romme is steep and mountainous, with gradients averaging 17.9% over the main climb and reaching a maximum of 38%. The surface is mixed, with just over half paved and a significant portion gravel or unpaved. The climb culminates at 1296 m altitude.
