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Cycling in La Bresse
Rides from La Bresse include a short 4.8 km climb to Col de Grosse Pierre with an average gradient of 6.5%.
Riding in La Bresse in numbers
- 1
- 5 km
- 5 km
- 310 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 29% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 958 m on Col de Grosse Pierre from La Bresse
- Climbs
- 1 named climb
The ride in La Bresse
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to La Bresse
Cyclists riding from La Bresse can take on the Col de Grosse Pierre climb, a 4.8 km route that gains 310 m in elevation. This climb is entirely within France and leads to a summit at 958 m height. The route starts at La Bresse itself and is mainly paved, although 2% is gravel or unpaved. There are no places listed along the climb, nor railway stations nearby. The longest stretch without services on this route is 3.3 km, which suggests riders should plan accordingly. The route involves 1.4 km on main roads without cycle lanes, so cyclists should be cautious during those sections. No cycle path is recorded on this climb. This short but steady climb offers a chance to climb steadily from La Bresse towards the Col de Grosse Pierre with gradients reaching a maximum of 12.7%.
- The terrain consists of a single climb from La Bresse to Col de Grosse Pierre over 4.8 km. The average gradient is 6.5% with a maximum of 12.7%. The summit is at 958 m altitude, making it a moderately steep, sustained climb.
