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La Rosière, Savoie from Bourg-Saint-Maurice

Bourg-Saint-Maurice, 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.

17 km
Distance
1,040 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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The ski village La Rosière seen from the Comborcière ski lift in Arc 1950/2000, Paradiski.
Photo: DimiTalen · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,040 m
Distance
17 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km17 kmHighest point1,850 m at 16.6 kmStart0 kmFinish17 km

Route overview

This ride suits strong climbers comfortable with steep gradients over moderate distance.

16.6 km point-to-point climb from Bourg-Saint-Maurice to La Rosière, Savoie, France with 1040 m elevation gain.

The route starts near Bourg-Saint-Maurice at about 809 m elevation and climbs steadily over 16.6 km to La Rosière at 1849 m. The first climb section is from 1.3 km to 3.7 km, with a 94 m gain at 4% average gradient and up to 6.8%. The major climb begins at 4.2 km lasting 12.3 km with a gain of 940 m at an average gradient of 7.6%, reaching up to 22.4% maximum gradient. The surface is mostly paved (94%), with 5% gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped sections. The roads include 7.5 km on minor roads, 5.3 km on main roads including 4.8 km on the D 1090 and 3.3 km on the D 84, 2.1 km on quiet streets, and 1.4 km on paths. All of the 5.3 km on main roads lack a dedicated cycle lane. Facilities at the start in Bourg-Saint-Maurice include several bakeries, cafés, a bike shop, a station, and toilets. Bakery 3G and supermarket Intermarché are near the start. On route, water points are at 2.9 km and 10.9 km, with the longest stretch without café, shop, or water being 6.1 km from 4.8 to 10.9 km. Near the finish, La Rosière has water, toilets, bakery Les 4 Épis, supermarket Carrefour, fast food Chez Mireille, a clinic, and a bar.

Highlights

  • Steep climb averaging 7.6% over 12.3 km
  • Maximum gradient reaches 22.4%
  • Top elevation at La Rosière 1849 m
  • Start near Bourg-Saint-Maurice at 809 m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
—1.3 km2.4 km94 m4 %6.8 %910 m
La Rosière Savoie4.2 km12.3 km940 m7.6 %22.4 %1849 m

High point 1849 m at 16.5 km; low point 809 m.

La Rosière Savoie · starts at 4.2 km

12.3 km at 7.6% · 940 m
10001200140016001800ELEVATION (M)3.2%8.4%9.1%9.0%8.9%9.4%6.1%7.2%5.0%4.3%0 km123456789101112.2 kmDISTANCE (KM)La Rosière Savoie · 1,849 mSTEEPEST 17.4%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
45% minor road · 32% main road · 13% quiet street · 8% path
Main roads
5.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
D 1090 (5 km), D 84 (3 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
88% climbing · 3% descending · 9% flat
Steep sections
9.5 km over 5% · 6.5 km over 8% · 1.5 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 km3G · bakery · on the route
  2. 0 kmToilets · on the route
  3. 0 kmAllez! Café Vélo · bike shop · 120 m off route
  4. 1 kmIntermarché · supermarket · 50 m off route
  5. 1.1 kmStation U · petrol station · 50 m off route
  6. 2.7 kmPharmacie du Saint-Bernard · pharmacy · on the route
  7. 2.9 kmBachal · drinking water · 40 m off route
  8. 10.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
  9. 10.9 kmToilets · on the route
  10. 11 kmLe Remonte Pente · restaurant · 50 m off route
  11. 15.5 kmLa Rosiere · drinking water · on the route
  12. 15.7 kmToilette · toilets · on the route
  13. 15.7 kmElan · petrol station · on the route
  14. 16.2 kmLes 4 Épis · bakery · on the route
  15. 16.2 kmCarrefour · supermarket · on the route
  16. 16.2 kmPharmacie Principale · pharmacy · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.2 km — Bourg-Saint-Maurice (station), 110 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

At the start

  • 3G · bakery · 50 m
  • Aux Délices de Tarentaise · bakery · 20 m
  • Café Fiore · café · 40 m
  • Café de la Gare · café · 100 m
  • Bourg-Saint-Maurice · station · 170 m

At the finish

  • Boulangerie Pâtisserie Ledemé · bakery · 170 m
  • Carrefour · supermarket · 250 m
  • Les 4 Épis · bakery · 250 m
  • Chez Mireille · fast food · 130 m
  • Centre Médical de La Rosière · clinic · 140 m

Stay after this ride

  • Résidence Le Roc Noir · hotel · 90 m from the finish
  • Chalet de La Rosiere B · apartment · 80 m from the finish
  • Le Clapey · apartment · 110 m from the finish
  • Les Grandes Alpes · apartment · 70 m from the finish
  • Le Relais du Petit St Bernard · hotel · 80 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 11 min
Best months
May to Oct — daily highs of 17–25 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 5.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 6.1 km from 4.8 to 10.9 km
  • Steep sections up to 22.4% gradient

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: DimiTalen · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Sfr · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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