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Col de l'Iseran from Bonneval-sur-Arc

Bonneval-sur-Arc, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

13 km
Distance
966 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
966 m
Distance
13 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 km5 km10 km13 kmHighest point2,758 m at 13.4 kmStart0 kmFinish13 km

Route overview

Suitable for climbers looking for a short but steep ascent with nearly 1000 m elevation gain.

13.4 km climb from Bonneval-sur-Arc to Col de l'Iseran in France.

Starting at Bonneval-sur-Arc at 1792 m, the route immediately begins climbing almost continuously for 13.3 km, gaining 964 m to reach the Col de l'Iseran summit at 2758 m. The average gradient is 7.3%, with a maximum of 10.8%, and 10.5 km are above 5% gradient, including 6.8 km above 8% and a short steep section at 10.8%. The route is 99% paved, mainly on the D 902 main road for 12.7 km, all without a dedicated cycle lane and with a posted speed limit above 80 km/h for most of it. From 0.6 to 12.7 km there is a long stretch of 12.1 km with no café, shop or water. Early on the route passes through Tralenta and Pré Catin around 0.6 km. Near 10 km the road passes beneath peaks Ouille de la Jave (2867 m) and Pointe des Lessières (3043 m).

Highlights

  • Col de l'Iseran summit at 2758 m
  • Bonneval-sur-Arc start at 1792 m
  • Ouille de la Jave peak near 10.2 km
  • Pointe des Lessières peak near 11.5 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Bonneval-sur-Arc climb0.1 km13.3 km964 m7.3 %10.8 %2758 m

High point 2758 m at 13.4 km; low point 1792 m. Passes beneath Ouille de la Jave, Pointe des Lessières.

Bonneval-sur-Arc climb · starts at 0.1 km

13.2 km at 7.3% · 964 m
18002000220024002600ELEVATION (M)8.3%8.4%3.8%6.8%7.8%9.0%8.8%4.1%5.5%10%7.9%0 km12345678910111213.2 kmDISTANCE (KM)Bonneval-sur-Arc climb · 2,756 mSTEEPEST 10.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
95% main road
Main roads
12.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
12.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
D 902 (13 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
99% climbing · 1% descending · 1% flat
Steep sections
10.5 km over 5% · 6.8 km over 8% · 0.7 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmLe pain boulanger · bakery · on the route
  2. 0 kmDrinking water · on the route
  3. 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 0.3 kmElan · petrol station · on the route
  5. 0.6 kmSherpa · convenience store · 140 m off route
  6. 13 kmToilets · 210 m off route
  7. 13.4 kmRestaurant du Col de l'Iseran · restaurant · 50 m off route
  8. 13.4 kmL'Échoppe de l'Iseran · convenience store · 50 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 9.2 km — Pont de l'Ouliette (rest area)
  • 13.4 km — Col de l'Iseran (viewpoint, 2764 m)

At the start

  • Le pain boulanger · bakery · 10 m
  • Le glacier des Evettes · café · 190 m
  • Auberge d'Oul · restaurant · 10 m
  • La Cabane · restaurant · 60 m

At the finish

  • Restaurant du Col de l'Iseran · restaurant · 50 m
  • L'Échoppe de l'Iseran · convenience store · 50 m
  • La Cascade · restaurant · 920 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
57 min

Know before you go

  • 12.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 12.5 km on roads with speed limit 80 km/h or more
  • 12.1 km with no café, shop or water from km 0.6

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.