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Cycling in Isola
Isola offers challenging climbs with long ascents to over 2000 m, mainly on paved roads without cycle lanes, suited for experienced cyclists.
Riding in Isola in numbers
- 2
- 37 km
- 21 km
- 1,459 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 92% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,340 m on Col de la Lombarde from Isola
- Climbs
- 2 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more
Rides in Isola
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Isola
Rides from Isola include two main climbs: Col de la Lombarde and Isola 2000. The Col de la Lombarde climb is 20.6 km long with 1459 m of elevation gain, reaching a height of 2340 m. This route is predominantly paved (98%) with only 2% gravel or unpaved sections. Another route leads to Isola 2000, covering 16.2 km with an elevation gain of 1147 m, peaking at 2028 m. Both routes start from Isola and have long stretches without services, up to approximately 15.8 km. There are no cycle paths or nearby railway stations along these routes. Cyclists riding from Isola can expect significant climbing on mainly main roads without cycle lanes.
- The terrain around Isola is mountainous with substantial climbing. Gradients average about 7.1 to 7.2%, with maximum slopes reaching nearly 15%. The highest points on these routes are 2340 m and 2028 m. The climbs are long and steep, primarily on paved roads.
