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Cycling in Saint-Chaffrey
Saint-Chaffrey offers a challenging climb to Col du Granon with significant elevation gain over a mostly paved road.
Riding in Saint-Chaffrey in numbers
- 1
- 12 km
- 12 km
- 1,048 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- High point
- 2,403 m on Col du Granon from Saint-Chaffrey
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Saint-Chaffrey
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Saint-Chaffrey
Saint-Chaffrey is a starting point for a notable cycling route ascending to Col du Granon in France. The main route is a point-to-point climb covering 12.2 km with an elevation gain of 1048 m. The climb starts almost immediately after the beginning of the route and extends for 11.8 km, gaining 1045 m at an average gradient of 8.9%, peaking at 2403 m elevation. The route is mostly paved with 95% paved surface and a small 5% gravel or unpaved section. The route has minimal sections without cycle lanes, specifically only 0.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane. Services are sparse with the longest stretch without any services being 10.3 km, and there are no railway stations close to the route's path.
- The terrain is mountainous with a continuous climb averaging 8.9% gradient and maximum 11.2%. The highest point reached is 2403 m. The climb mostly follows paved roads with a small gravel section. The gradient results in a strenuous ascent over nearly 12 km.
