Cycling in Collonges-sous-Salève
1 cycling route from Collonges-sous-Salève, France, 10 km, 10 km mapped in all, with up to 711 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (71 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,376 m on Le Salève from Collonges-sous-Salève. Best months to ride: Jul to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 10 km
- Biggest day
- 711 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jul to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- High point
- 1,376 m on Le Salève from Collonges-sous-Salève.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Collonges-sous-Salève
Collonges-sous-Salève offers cycling routes that focus on climbing, such as the Le Salève route. This 9.7 km point-to-point route ascends from near the start point almost continuously for 9.4 km, gaining 710 m in height. Riders can reach a maximum elevation of 1376 m above sea level, making it a challenging climb. The climb averages a 7.5% gradient, peaking at 12.8% steepness. The surface is mainly paved, with a small 6% portion of gravel or unpaved road. There are no cycle lanes or dedicated cycle paths on this route, and the longest stretch without services is 5 km. No nearby railway stations serve the route. Other routes or nearby towns are not listed in the fact sheet.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain includes a sustained climb of 9.4 km rising 710 m, with an average gradient of 7.5% and maximum gradient of 12.8%. The high point on the route is 1376 m. Surfaces are largely paved with some gravel sections.