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Cycling in La Chambre
Cycling from La Chambre offers a challenging 19.7 km climb to Col de la Madeleine with steep gradients up to 12.7%.
Riding in La Chambre in numbers
- 1
- 20 km
- 20 km
- 1,517 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 20% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,988 m on Col de la Madeleine from La Chambre
- 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 La Chambre
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to La Chambre
La Chambre is a starting point for a demanding 19.7 km route ascending to Col de la Madeleine. Along this line, riders pass several small villages including La Pontière, Saint-Martin-sur-la-Chambre, and Saint-François-Longchamp before reaching the high point at 1988 m. The climb gains 1517 m over 19 km with an average gradient of 8%. The route is predominantly paved, with 98% of the road surfaced, and includes 4 km on main roads without cycle lanes. There is a railway station near the route and services are generally available within 4.6 km stretches.
- The terrain is mountainous with a long steady climb to nearly 2000 m. Average gradients reach 8% with a maximum of 12.7%. The highest point on the route is 1988 m.
