Cycling in Valloire
1 cycling route from Valloire, France, 18 km, 18 km mapped in all, with up to 1,221 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (68 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 2,628 m on Col du Galibier from Valloire. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 18 km
- Biggest day
- 1,221 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 2,628 m on Col du Galibier from Valloire.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Valloire
Valloire is a starting point for a demanding ride to Col du Galibier, covering 18.1 km with an elevation gain of 1221 m. The route passes through several small places including Le Pontet, Le Praz, and Bonnenuit, ending at an altitude of 2628 m. Cyclists can expect mostly paved surfaces with minimal gravel stretches. The ride mainly takes place on roads without designated cycle lanes, spanning 15.6 km of the route. This destination offers a significant climbing challenge in the French Alps, appealing to those seeking high-altitude rides reaching over 2600 m. The route has no nearby railway stations and features a longest service-free stretch of almost 7 km.
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Terrain
The terrain is mountainous with an average gradient of 6.8% over 18.1 km, reaching a maximum gradient of 10%. The route steadily climbs from Valloire to a high point at 2628 m on Col du Galibier, with a consistent incline and a total elevation gain of 1221 m.