Cycling in L'Escarène
1 cycling route from L'Escarène, France, 10 km, 10 km mapped in all, with up to 641 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (64 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 989 m on Col de Braus from L'Escarène. Best months to ride: Apr to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 10 km
- Biggest day
- 641 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Apr to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 989 m on Col de Braus from L'Escarène.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to L'Escarène
L'Escarène offers a challenging cycling route to Col de Braus, covering 10.4 km from the village. The climb starts at L'Escarène and rises steadily, gaining 641 m in elevation over 10.1 km at an average gradient of 6.4%. Riders reach the highest point of 989 m. The route is primarily paved with 95% asphalt and includes a short 3% section of gravel or unpaved surface. There are two railway stations near the route, providing access options.
The road includes 9.7 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The longest stretch without services is 4.3 km. The climb maximum gradient reaches 9.6%, demanding steady effort. There are no other villages or stops listed along the climb from L'Escarène to Col de Braus.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb averaging 6.4% gradient, reaching 9.6% at the steepest point. The climb starts near 348 m and ends at 989 m elevation, primarily on paved roads with a short unpaved section.