Road · From the map · France
Col d'Izoard from Briançon
- 21 km
- 1,156 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,156 m
- 21 km
Route overview
Riders seeking a short but steep climb with over 1100 m elevation gain.
20.5 km climb from Briançon to Col d'Izoard in France, gaining 1156 m.
Starting in Briançon, the route heads through Font Christianne at 3.2 km before reaching Terre-Rouge at 7.5 km. It continues past Cervières at 10.6 km and Le Laus at 12.6 km before finishing at the Col d'Izoard at 20.5 km, which is 2356 m high. The road is almost entirely paved (98%) and mostly has a cycle lane for 18.1 km on the D 902. The climb is steep and sustained, with 90% of the route ascending. The first climb section between km 1.2 and 5.5 covers 4.3 km with an average gradient of 5.3% and a maximum of 7.1%. The longer second climb starts at km 6.1 for 14.3 km at an average gradient of 6.5%, reaching up to 9.3%. There is a brief 8.5 km stretch without cafés, shops, or water between km 2 and 10.5. At the start, Briançon offers several cafés and restaurants, and there are food and water points at 12.6 and 20.4 km near the top, with a bakery and convenience store near the start.
Highlights
- Col d'Izoard at 2356 m
- Climb through Cervières at 10.6 km
- Cycle lane present for 18.1 km on D 902
- Steep gradients up to 9.3%
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briançon climb | 1.2 km | 4.3 km | 225 m | 5.3 % | 7.1 % | 1443 m |
| Terre-Rouge climb | 6.1 km | 14.3 km | 929 m | 6.5 % | 9.3 % | 2356 m |
Briançon climb · starts at 1.2 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Terre-Rouge climb · starts at 6 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 91% road with cycle lane · 5% quiet street · 2% path
- Cycle paths
- 18.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- D 902 (19 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 90% climbing · 8% descending · 2% flat
- Steep sections
- 13.6 km over 5% · 3.3 km over 8%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
- 0.2 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
- 0.9 kmAtelier Cyclonique · bike shop · 120 m off route
- 1.1 kmLe Fournil Briançonnais · bakery · on the route
- 1.2 kmLe Panier Bio · convenience store · 30 m off route
- 1.2 kmPharmacie de l'Izoard · pharmacy · on the route
- 12.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 12.6 kmL'Arpelin · restaurant · on the route
- 12.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 20.4 kmLa Cabane du Col de l'Izoard · fast food · on the route
- 20.4 kmToilets · on the route
Need to bail out?
- 1.7 km — Briançon (station), 420 m off route
At the start
- Le Ventre qui Gargouille · café · 40 m
- Le Tourisme · café · 80 m
- Bistro 62 · restaurant · 40 m
- Vauban gourmand · fast food · 50 m
- Le Rustique · restaurant · 60 m
At the finish
- La Cabane du Col de l'Izoard · fast food · 20 m
- Refuge Napoléon · restaurant · 400 m
Stay after this ride
- Camping de l'Izoard · campsite · 2.7 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 28 min
- Jul to Sep — daily highs of 20–25 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 8.5 km stretch from km 2 to 10.5 with no café, shop or water