Road · From the map · France
Col de Montgenèvre from Briançon
- 12 km
- 610 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 610 m
- 12 km
Route overview
This route suits cyclists comfortable with a moderate 12 km climb with 610 m elevation gain.
12.3 km climb from Briançon to Col de Montgenèvre in France with 610 m elevation gain.
Starting in Briançon, this route heads towards Le Fontenil and L'Envers de Fontenil within the first 2.3 km. From here begins a 9.9 km climb gaining 573 m at an average gradient of 5.8%, reaching a maximum of 8.7%, culminating at the Col de Montgenèvre at 1851 m. The lowest point of the route is at 1277 m near the 2.2 km mark. The surface is almost entirely paved (98%), with a small 2% gravel section. Most of the ride (8.8 km, 72%) is on main roads, including 8.6 km on the N 94, without cycle lanes. Minor roads account for 2.4 km and quiet streets 0.7 km. Climbing dominates 82% of the route with some descending and flat sections. Facilities include several cafés, bakeries, supermarkets, and drinking water mostly near the start and finish. A notable stretch of 5.6 km from 6 km to 11.6 km lacks cafés, shops, or water. The Belvédère Panoramique Montgenèvre-Clarée viewpoint lies near 9.4 km. Bail out points and bike shops are near the start and finish in Briançon.
Highlights
- Col de Montgenèvre at 1851 m
- Belvédère Panoramique Montgenèvre-Clarée viewpoint at 9.4 km
- Climb starts from Le Fontenil at 2.3 km
- Route passes through La Vachette at 4.4 km
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Fontenil climb | 2.3 km | 9.9 km | 573 m | 5.8 % | 8.7 % | 1851 m |
Le Fontenil climb · starts at 2.3 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 72% main road · 20% minor road · 6% quiet street
- Main roads
- 8.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- N 94 (9 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 82% climbing · 10% descending · 8% flat
- Steep sections
- 7.7 km over 5% · 0.7 km over 8%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.7 kmRoue Libre · bike shop · 530 m off route
- 1.1 kmSherpa Supermarché Briançon · convenience store · 140 m off route
- 1.2 kmPharmacie du Champs de Mars · pharmacy · on the route
- 1.3 kmL'atelier du boulanger · bakery · on the route
- 1.3 kmToilets · on the route
- 2.3 kmrobinet au lavoir du fontenil · drinking water · on the route
- 6 kmFontaine Crétet · drinking water · on the route
- 12 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 12.1 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 12.2 kml'Atelier · bakery · 240 m off route
- 12.2 kmSherpa · supermarket · 60 m off route
- 12.2 kmRepair stand · 100 m off route
- 12.2 kmPharmacie Serre · pharmacy · 320 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 0.1 km — Briançon (station), 1.2 km off route
Worth a stop
- 9.4 km — Belvédère Panoramique Montgenèvre-Clarée (viewpoint)
At the start
- Le Ventre qui Gargouille · café · 40 m
- Le Tourisme · café · 80 m
- L'atelier du boulanger · bakery · 420 m
- Le Pied de la Gargouille · restaurant · 40 m
- Bistro 62 · restaurant · 40 m
At the finish
- Sherpa · supermarket · 80 m
- Spar · supermarket · 190 m
- l'Atelier · bakery · 240 m
- O Tour de France · bar · 150 m
- Praya · bakery · 300 m
Stay after this ride
- Les Rois Mages · hotel · 70 m from the finish
- OVL Saint-Ouen · hostel · 40 m from the finish
- Chalet Saint-Bernard · hotel · 60 m from the finish
- Hotel Valérie · hotel · 70 m from the finish
- CGH Le Napoléon · hotel · 160 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 53 min
- Jul to Sep — daily highs of 20–25 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 8.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 5.6 km without café, shop, or water from 6 km to 11.6 km
- Steep gradients up to 8.7% over 0.7 km
- Small gravel/unpaved section (2% of route)