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Cycling in Culoz
Cycling from Culoz includes a challenging 17 km climb to Col du Grand Colombier with steep gradients.
Riding in Culoz in numbers
- 1
- 17 km
- 17 km
- 1,241 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- High point
- 1,493 m on Col du Grand Colombier from Culoz
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Culoz
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Culoz
Cyclists starting from Culoz can undertake the 17.4 km climb to Col du Grand Colombier, featuring an elevation gain of 1241 m. The route begins in Culoz and finishes at 1493 m above sea level. This climb offers an average gradient of 7.2% with sections reaching 14.4%. The road surface is almost entirely paved except for about 1% gravel or unpaved sections. Along the route, there is less than 1 km of cycle path and no main roads without cycle lanes. Services are sparse with the longest stretch without any lasting 12.6 km. There is a railway station near the route at the start in Culoz.
- The route is mountainous with a sustained climb averaging 7.2% and a maximum gradient of 14.4%. The highest point on the route is 1493 m, making it a significant ascent from near sea level. Terrain is mostly paved with a short unpaved section.
