La Plagne from Aime
- 21 km
- 1,318 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,318 m
- 21 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a demanding short climb with over 1300 m gain.
20.7 km climb from Aime to La Plagne, France, gaining 1318 m.
Starting from Aime at 669 m, the route begins with a 3.6 km descent before a sustained climb of 16.5 km gaining 1317 m to reach La Plagne at 1987 m. The climb averages 8% with maximum gradients of 13.5%. The longest descent of 3.4 km happens just after the initial start. The surface is mainly paved (95%), with some gravel and unpaved sections making up 4%. The route runs predominantly on main roads (11.4 km) of which 10.6 km are on the D 221. The main roads have no cycle lanes and include 11 km with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Minor roads, quiet streets, paths and tracks complete the route. Facilities include a bakery and supermarket near the start around 2.6 km, and a restaurant near 13.8 km with toilets nearby. There is a 7.4 km stretch without café, shop or water between 2.9 km and 10.3 km. A bike shop is located near 1.8 km and there is a bailout station 2.4 km from the start. Several amenities are available at the finish in La Plagne.
Highlights
- Sustained 16.5 km climb averaging 8%
- Summit at 1987 m elevation
- Long 3.4 km descent near start
- Main roads mainly on D 221 for 10.6 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 56% main road · 22% minor road · 16% quiet street · 4% path
- Main roads
- 11.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 11 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- D 221 (11 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 81% climbing · 17% descending · 2% flat
- Steep sections
- 15.9 km over 5% · 7.1 km over 8% · 2.4 km over 10%
- Longest descent
- 3.4 km from 0.1 km, dropping 178 m
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 1.8 kmBike Surgery · bike shop · 320 m off route
- 2.5 kmPharmacie de la Basilique · pharmacy · 100 m off route
- 2.6 kmLe Chalet du Pain · bakery · on the route
- 2.6 kmLa Vie Claire · supermarket · 110 m off route
- 2.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 10.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 13.8 kmLe Chalet de la Roche · restaurant · on the route
- 13.8 kmToilets · 30 m off route
- 18.2 kmSpar · supermarket · 60 m off route
- 19.2 kmPetrol station · on the route
- 19.3 kmBike rental · 450 m off route
- 19.7 kmBoulangerie Montmayeur · bakery · 70 m off route
- 20.2 kmPharmacie de la Grande Plagne · pharmacy · 70 m off route
- 20.4 kmToilets · on the route
Need to bail out?
- 2.4 km — Aime - La Plagne (station), 360 m off route
At the finish
- Boulangerie Montmayeur · bakery · 130 m
- Cafe de Montagne · café · 80 m
- A Tavola · restaurant · 10 m
- Spar · supermarket · 150 m
- Idée'O Artisan Delicatessen and Events · restaurant · 30 m
Stay after this ride
- Les Cristaux de La Plagne · apartment · 150 m from the finish
- UCPA Plagne Centre · hostel · 90 m from the finish
- Hôtel Terra Nova · hotel · 210 m from the finish
- HO36 · hotel · 290 m from the finish
- Araucaria · hotel · 350 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 29 min
- Jun to Oct — daily highs of 16–24 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 7.4 km without café, shop or water from km 2.9 to 10.3
- 11.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 11 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limits
- 2.4 km sections over 10% gradient