Cycling in Le Grand-Bornand
1 cycling route from Le Grand-Bornand, France, 11 km, 11 km mapped in all, with up to 686 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (62 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,612 m on Col de la Colombière from Le Grand-Bornand. Best months to ride: Jun to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 11 km
- Biggest day
- 686 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,612 m on Col de la Colombière from Le Grand-Bornand.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Le Grand-Bornand
Le Grand-Bornand serves as the start for a notable cycle route ascending the Col de la Colombière. This point-to-point route covers 10.8 km from Le Grand-Bornand to Les Bouts, passing through multiple small settlements including Villeneuve, Les Frasses, and Le Chinaillon. Riders experience a consistent climb through these places, with a total elevation gain of 686 m on a surface that is 96% paved. The route includes some minor unpaved sections, but the majority is suitable for road cycling. Services are available near the start, with the longest stretch without any for 3.8 km, allowing for route planning.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with a steady climb averaging 6.4% gradient and a maximum gradient of 10.5%. The ascent reaches a highest point of 1612 m, making it a significant elevation gain over 10.8 km. The route mainly follows paved roads but includes a small portion of gravel or unpaved surface. Most of the climb occurs on main roads without cycle lanes for 8.3 km.