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Cycling in Uriage-les-Bains
Cyclists from Uriage-les-Bains can ride a challenging 18.2 km point-to-point climb to Chamrousse, gaining over 1300 m in elevation.
Riding in Uriage-les-Bains in numbers
- 1
- 18 km
- 18 km
- 1,309 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 19% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 13 km on cycle paths or lanes
- High point
- 1,723 m on Chamrousse from Uriage-les-Bains
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Uriage-les-Bains
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Uriage-les-Bains
From Uriage-les-Bains, cyclists can undertake a single notable route climbing to Chamrousse. This 18.2 km point-to-point route features a sustained ascent beginning almost immediately at 0.7 km, extending for 17.4 km with an average gradient of 7.5%. It gains 1305 m in height, reaching a top elevation of 1723 m. The route is nearly fully paved, with only 2% gravel or unpaved surface. About 3.4 km are on main roads without a cycle lane, but the majority, 12.7 km, includes cycle paths. There are no places listed en route and the longest stretch without services is 14.2 km. No railway stations are near the route.
- The terrain is mountainous, dominated by a long climb starting near the route's beginning. The average gradient of 7.5% includes sections as steep as 14.1%. The high point of the route is 1723 m, reflecting a significant elevation gain of 1309 m over the distance.
