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Cycling in Samoëns
Cycling from Samoëns offers a challenging climb up Col de Joux Plane, with steep gradients and a high point at 1699 m.
Riding in Samoëns in numbers
- 1
- 12 km
- 12 km
- 990 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- High point
- 1,699 m on Col de Joux Plane from Samoëns
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Samoëns
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Samoëns
Samoëns provides a route focusing on climbing the Col de Joux Plane. The 12.4 km point-to-point route passes through places including Les Moulins, Les Fontanys, and Mévoutier. This route features an elevation gain of 990 m, reaching a high point of 1699 m. Cyclists can expect paved surfaces for most of the ride, with some gravel sections, and no main road segments without cycle lanes. The route entails a long stretch of up to 7.8 km without services.
- The terrain is mountainous with a sustained climb of 12.1 km starting shortly after the route begins. The average gradient is 8.2%, with maximum gradients up to 17.9%. The highest elevation reached is 1699 m.
