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Cycling in Villard-sur-Doron
From Villard-sur-Doron, cyclists tackle the Signal de Bisanne climb, a steep 12 km ascent with gradients up to 20%.
Riding in Villard-sur-Doron in numbers
- 1
- 12 km
- 12 km
- 1,196 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- High point
- 1,927 m on Signal de Bisanne from Villard-sur-Doron
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more
The ride in Villard-sur-Doron
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Villard-sur-Doron
Cyclists starting in Villard-sur-Doron can challenge themselves with a single notable route: the Signal de Bisanne climb. This route is a point-to-point ride, covering 11.9 km of ascent and reaches an altitude of 1927 m. It is exclusively within France and does not include any intermediate towns or services along the way, with the longest stretch without services being 7.3 km. The route is largely paved, with 95% tarmac and a small portion unpaved or gravel. This climb offers a serious test for riders seeking steep gradients, featuring an average gradient of 10.1% and a maximum gradient of 20.4%. It starts at Villard-sur-Doron, beginning immediately with the ascent. The road does not have any cycle lanes nor cycle paths, nor are there railway stations near the route. There are no recorded temperatures or months for cycling on this route.
- The route features a mountainous terrain with a continuous climb of 11.9 km gaining 1195 m in elevation. The average gradient is a steep 10.1% with sections maxing out at 20.4%. The climb reaches a high point of 1927 m.
