Road · France
Cormet de Roselend from Beaufort
A mountainous 21 km road cycling route from Beaufort through Beaubois, with 1,257 m of climbing over the La Glirettaz climb and the Beaufort climb. Most of it (19.9 km) is on main roads without a cycle lane, 1 km where the limit is 80 km/h or more.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides for confident riders at ease in traffic
- Distance
- 20.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,257 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 29 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Mostly main roads
- Food & water
- Regular
- Best months
- May to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Beaufort
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 1,257 m
- 21 km
Route description
- Beaufort
- La Glirettaz climb
- Beaubois
- Beaufort climb
Starting near Beaufort at 738 m, the route ascends 20.7 km to a high point of 1971 m at Cormet de Roselend. The first 13.1 km involves climbing 876 m at an average gradient of 6.7%, with sections reaching a maximum of 15.3%. After a brief 1.1 km descent, the final 6 km climb gains 379 m at an average of 6.3% with a maximum of 8.9%. The entire route is on the D 925 main road, mostly paved (99%), with 97% on main roads without cycle lanes and a short fast road section (1 km at 80 km/h+).
Facilities near the start include Beaufort with a market and bakery just off route. There is a bakery at 0.4 km and a viewpoint at 0.5 km off the route. The longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 12 km from 0.5 to 12.5 km. Further restaurants and toilets are available later near 13.7 km and 18.1 km. Drinking water is available at 0.5 km and again at 15.3 km. Toilets can be found near 0.4, 14.2, and 20.6 km. The route is straightforward with climbing on a well-maintained paved main road.
The gradient distribution is 87% climbing, 4% descending, and 9% flat. Much of the climb is steady, with 15.1 km over 5%, 5.3 km over 8%, and 1.5 km over 10%. There is a minor 1.1 km descent descending 19 m around 13.4 km. Views can be enjoyed at two viewpoints placed near 0.5 and 13.8 km.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the La Glirettaz climb (13.1 km at 6.7 %) and the Beaufort climb (6 km at 6.3 %).
- Tops out at 1,971 m, 20.6 km in.
Highlights
- Climb from 738 m to 1971 m at Cormet de Roselend
- Two major climbs: 13.1 km at 6.7%, 6 km at 6.3%
- Route follows the D 925 main road almost entirely
- Viewpoints at 0.5 km and 13.8 km off route
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Glirettaz climb | 0.1 km | 13.1 km · 876 m · 6.7 % · max 15.3 % | 13.1 km · 876 m · 6.7 % | 1615 m |
| Beaufort climb | 14.5 km | 6 km · 379 m · 6.3 % · max 8.9 % | 6 km · 379 m · 6.3 % | 1971 m |
La Glirettaz climb · full ascent, starts at 0.1 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Beaufort climb · full ascent, starts at 14.5 km
Traffic, surface and gradient
This is not a cycle-track route: 96% is on main roads without a cycle lane, 1 km of it where the limit is 80 km/h or more. Riders should be comfortable sharing the road with faster traffic.
- Roads
- 97% main road · 3% other roads and tracks
- Main roads
- 19.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- D 925 (20 km)
- Surface
- Paved: 99% of the route is mapped as paved, 1% as unpaved.
- Gradient
- 87% climbing · 4% descending · 9% flat
- Steep sections
- 15.1 km over 5% · 5.3 km over 8% · 1.5 km over 10%
Food, water and services
No stretch is longer than 15 km without a café, shop or water. Along the route: 15 cafés and restaurants, 3 shops, 12 water points and 7 public toilets.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 0.1 kmMarché de Beaufort · market · 50 m off route
- 0.4 kmLes Croés · bakery · on the route
- 0.4 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 0.4 kmPharmacie du Beaufortain · pharmacy · 40 m off route
- 0.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 13.7 kmBar-Restaurant des Lanches · restaurant · on the route
- 14.2 kmToilets · on the route
- 15.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 18.1 kmAu Chalet du Berger · restaurant · 150 m off route
- 20.6 kmToilets · 110 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0.5 km — Observatoire Hubert Favre (viewpoint)
- 13.8 km — Point de vue depuis la Chapelle (viewpoint)
Start and access
At the start
- Food and coffee
- Pouilloux (170 m), Les Croés (200 m), Bar - O Vinyle - Vin (170 m)
- Shops
- Marché de Beaufort (80 m), Petit Casino (100 m)
Know before you go
- Longest stretch without café, shop or water: 12 km from 0.5 to 12.5 km
- 19.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 1 km on a fast road with speed 80 km/h or more
