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Cycling in Megève

Cycling from Megève offers a short, paved climb with steep gradients up to the Altiport at 1436 m.

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Riding in Megève in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

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Route
6 km
In total
6 km
Longest ride
349 m
Most climbing
Surface
Paved almost throughout
High point
1,436 m on Megève Altiport from Megève
Climbs
1 named climb

The ride in Megève

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.

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.

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