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Cycling in Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas
Cycling from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas features a 14 km climb with steep sections up to 20% towards Orcières-Merlette, reaching 1824 m elevation.
Riding in Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas in numbers
- 1
- 14 km
- 14 km
- 702 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 73% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 1,824 m on Orcières-Merlette from Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas
Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas offers cycling focused on a significant climb towards Orcières-Merlette. The main route covers 14.3 km with a major ascent starting at 5.5 km and lasting 8.7 km, gaining 639 m in elevation. The climb averages 7.3% gradient with maximum slopes reaching 20.1%. There are no intermediate places to stop listed along this route and no nearby railway stations. Riders encounter 91% paved surfaces, with around 8% gravel or unpaved, and 10.4 km are on main roads without bike lanes. The route includes a longest stretch without services of 5.3 km. This point-to-point route ends at a high point of 1824 m elevation at Orcières-Merlette.
- The terrain is mountainous with a sustained climb rising 639 m over 8.7 km, averaging 7.3% and peaking at 20.1%. The highest point reached on the route is 1824 m. The road surface is mostly paved but includes some gravel sections.
