Cycling in Vertolaye
1 cycling route from Vertolaye, France, 13 km, 13 km mapped in all, with up to 857 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (66 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,386 m on Col du Béal from Vertolaye. Best months to ride: Jul to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 13 km
- Biggest day
- 857 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jul to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,386 m on Col du Béal from Vertolaye.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Vertolaye
Vertolaye offers a challenging cycling route to Col du Béal, covering 12.7 km with a significant elevation gain of 857 m. The climb starts at Vertolaye and finishes at an altitude of 1386 m. The route is almost entirely paved, with just 1% gravel or unpaved sections. Along the way, there are no intermediate settlements, and the longest stretch without services is 6.5 km. A railway station is near the route, facilitating access. This route appeals to cyclists seeking a demanding uphill ride in France, leading to a mountain pass.
More on terrain
Terrain
The climb to Col du Béal from Vertolaye is a steady ascent over 12.7 km with an average gradient of 6.7% and a maximum gradient of 9.8%. The highest point on the route reaches 1386 m, making it a mountainous terrain suitable for riders prepared for sustained climbing.