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Cycling in Gex
Gex offers a steep climb to Col de la Faucille with mixed surfaces, challenging gradients, and significant elevation gain.
Riding in Gex in numbers
- 1
- 8 km
- 8 km
- 773 m
- Surface
- 64% paved · 36% gravel or unpaved
- Roads
- 23% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,367 m on Col de la Faucille from Gex
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Gex
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Gex
From Gex, cyclists can tackle the Col de la Faucille, an 8.2 km route featuring a major climb starting shortly after leaving Gex. The climb extends over 6.8 km with an elevation gain of 744 m, averaging an 11% gradient and reaching a maximum slope of 23.1%. The route ascends to 1367 m altitude. The surface is predominantly paved (64%) but includes 36% gravel or unpaved sections, requiring attentiveness to road conditions. This point-to-point climb route starts in Gex and ascends steadily with limited services, the longest stretch without them being 5.6 km. Cyclists should note that 1.9 km of the ride is on main roads without cycle lanes. No cycle paths are present, and there are no railway stations near the route.
- The terrain includes a steep climb with an average gradient of 11% and maximum of 23.1%. The highest point on the route is at 1367 m. The mix of paved and gravel surfaces makes the terrain variable, with challenging gradients over a relatively short distance.
