Road · From the map · France
Cycling in Quintal
From Quintal, cyclists can ride a demanding 11.4 km climb to Semnoz gaining 936 m at up to 11.6% gradient.
Riding in Quintal in numbers
- 1
- 11 km
- 11 km
- 936 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 61% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,680 m on Semnoz from Quintal
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Quintal
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Quintal
Quintal offers a challenging route to Semnoz with a point-to-point ascent starting at the village. The climb covers 11.4 km and gains 936 m in elevation, reaching a summit height of 1680 m. This climb is the primary cycling option detailed for Quintal, featuring sustained gradients and mixed surfaces. The route includes some unpaved sections, with 8% gravel or unpaved road over the climb. There are no intermediate places listed along the way, and no nearby railway stations. The route includes 6.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and the longest stretch without services is 10.8 km, so riders should be prepared before the climb.
- The climb from Quintal to Semnoz is primarily steep, with an average gradient of 8.2% and a maximum gradient of 11.6%. The ascent starts near Quintal and reaches 1680 m elevation. Most of the route is paved, though nearly 8% of the climb is on gravel or unpaved surfaces.
