Col de Tamié from Albertville
- 13 km
- 571 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 571 m
- 13 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists looking for a moderate climb of 12.6 km with steady gradients and some traffic on main roads.
12.6 km climb from Albertville to Col de Tamié gaining 571 m in France.
This 12.6 km route starts near Albertville and climbs steadily to the Col de Tamié at 907 m. The main climb begins at 2.3 km, rising 570 m over 10.3 km with an average gradient of 5.5% and a maximum of 8.5%. The elevation rises from 337 m to 907 m with most climbing happening in the second half of the route. The route surface is mostly paved (97%) with 2% gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped. Riding is mainly on main roads (62%) including 7.8 km without cycle lanes. The two longest named roads used are D 64 for 4.4 km and D 201c for 3.5 km. The road mix also includes minor roads, quiet streets, and paths. There is a long 11 km stretch without cafés, shops, or water from 1.5 km to 12.5 km along the climb. At the start near Albertville, several cafés, bakeries, and a convenience store are available. At the finish, a restaurant and fast food are present. Drinking water is available at the start and near the top. Albertville offers a bail-out railway station at 1.3 km.
Highlights
- Col de Tamié summit at 907 m
- 10.3 km main climb with 570 m gain
- Longest stretch without cafe/shop is 11 km
- Belvédère Grand-Arc viewpoint near top
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville climb | 2.3 km | 10.3 km | 570 m | 5.5 % | 8.5 % | 907 m |
Albertville climb · starts at 2.3 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 62% main road · 14% minor road · 11% quiet street · 10% path
- Main roads
- 7.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- D 64 (4 km), D 201c (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 80% climbing · 1% descending · 19% flat
- Steep sections
- 7.4 km over 5% · 0.5 km over 8% · steepest 500 m averages 22.9% at 0 km
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
- 0 kmTotal · petrol station · 290 m off route
- 0.1 kmMatryochka · convenience store · on the route
- 0.2 kmPlace du petit marché · toilets · 70 m off route
- 1.4 kmBoulangerie Laurent · bakery · on the route
- 4.7 kmPharmacie Mougin · pharmacy · on the route
- 12.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 12.6 kmCafé · 310 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 1.3 km — Albertville (station), 310 m off route
Worth a stop
- 12.1 km — Belvédère Grand-Arc (viewpoint)
At the start
- O'cyclO · café · 100 m
- L'Effet Café · café · 70 m
- Le Croissant de Lune · bakery · 230 m
- Matryochka · convenience store · 80 m
- R. Jäger · patisserie · 240 m
At the finish
- Les Trappeurs · restaurant · 330 m
- Glaces artisanales · fast food · 370 m
Stay after this ride
- La Ferme de Noémie · hotel · 2.3 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 54 min
- May to Oct — daily highs of 19–28 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 7.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 11 km longest stretch without café, shop or water after 1.5 km
- Maximum gradient 8.5% over short sections