Cormet de Roselend from Beaufort
- 21 km
- 1,257 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,257 m
- 21 km
Route overview
Cyclists suited to a medium-distance route with sustained climbing of 1257 m.
A 20.7 km climb from Beaufort to 1971 m at Cormet de Roselend, gaining 1257 m on mainly paved main roads in France.
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.
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
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort climb | 0.1 km | 13.1 km | 876 m | 6.7 % | 15.3 % | 1615 m |
| Beaufort climb | 14.5 km | 6 km | 379 m | 6.3 % | 8.9 % | 1971 m |
Beaufort climb · starts at 0.1 km
Beaufort climb · starts at 14.5 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 97% main road
- 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 throughout
- Gradient
- 87% climbing · 4% descending · 9% flat
- Steep sections
- 15.1 km over 5% · 5.3 km over 8% · 1.5 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 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)
At the start
- Pouilloux · bakery · 170 m
- Les Croés · bakery · 200 m
- Marché de Beaufort · market · 80 m
- Bar - O Vinyle - Vin · bar · 170 m
- Petit Casino · convenience store · 100 m
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 29 min
- May to Oct — daily highs of 17–25 °C in those months
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