Cycling in Megève
1 cycling route from Megève, France, 6 km, 6 km mapped in all, with up to 349 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (58 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,436 m on Megève Altiport from Megève. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 6 km
- Biggest day
- 349 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,436 m on Megève Altiport from Megève.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb.
Cycling guide to Megève
Megève serves as the start for a 6.2 km point-to-point cycling route known as Megève Altiport. The route features a significant climb beginning almost immediately, with the main ascent stretching 2.5 km. Riders gain 349 m in elevation, reaching a high point of 1436 m. The climb includes steep sections, averaging 8.9% gradient and peaking at 14.8%. The surface is predominantly paved with no gravel or unpaved sections. There are no railway stations or named places along the route. A 2.3 km stretch is on cycle paths, with no main roads lacking cycle lanes. Services are absent for up to 2.5 km on the climb.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain features a steep climb starting near the route's beginning, with gradients averaging 8.9% and a maximum of 14.8%. The highest point reached on the route is 1436 m. The rest of the route is generally paved and suitable for road cycling.