Cycling in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
2 cycling routes from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France, 16 to 26 km, 42 km mapped in all, with up to 1,624 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (65 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 3 named climbs; the high point is 2,063 m on Col de la Croix de Fer from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. Best months to ride: May to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 2
- Lengths
- 16–26 km
- Biggest day
- 1,624 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate to Hard
- Named climbs
- 3
- Best months
- May to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 2,063 m on Col de la Croix de Fer from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
- Climbs
- 3 named climbs · 3 ascents of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne serves as the start for a demanding 25.6 km ride up to Col de la Croix de Fer, passing through numerous villages and hamlets including Saint-Pancrace, Saint-Jean-d'Arves, and Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves. The biggest climb begins 1.9 km into the route, stretching 12.8 km with an elevation gain of 956 m and an average gradient of 7.5%. This climb reaches a high point of 1551 m, while the overall highest point on the route is 2063 m. The surface is mostly paved, with 93% asphalt and small sections (6%) of gravel or unpaved roads. The majority of the ride features 11.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and only 0.1 km of cycle paths. There is one railway station near the route, and riders should note a longest service-free stretch of 11.7 km.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain features a significant mountain climb starting just under 2 km from the start, with gradients averaging 7.5% and peaking at a very steep 33.6%. The highest point of the route reaches 2063 m, making it predominantly mountainous.