Road · France
Col de Solaison from Brizon
A mountainous 7 km road cycling route from Brison through Les Saillets, Les Esserts and La Cafetaz, with 502 m of climbing over the Brison climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Elevation gain
- 502 m
- Riding time
- 29 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Traffic
- Mostly minor roads
- Food & water
- Regular
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Brison
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 502 m
- 7 km
Route description
- Brison
- Brison climb
- Les Saillets
- Les Esserts
- La Cafetaz
The route starts in Brizon at 1009 m and climbs steadily for 6.5 km to the high point of 1511 m. Most of the route is a steady climb, with an average gradient of 7.8% and maximum sections up to 11.3%. The climb is mostly on a paved minor road, specifically the D 186A for 6.4 km. About 5.8 km of the climb has gradients over 5%, with 3.7 km above 8% and nearly 1 km exceeding 10%.
The surface is 97% paved with a small 3% section of gravel or unpaved, and the route has only 1% descent and 6% flat sections. After the start at Brizon, there are no cafés, shops, or water for 5.4 km from km 0.2 to 5.6, so riders should prepare accordingly. At the start, there is a bar, Le braconnier, located just off route. Near the top, at 6 km, there are toilets, drinking water, and two restaurants, Les rhodos and La Bruyère, both just off the route.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Brison climb (6.5 km at 7.8 %).
- Tops out at 1,511 m, 6.5 km in.
Highlights
- Climb to 1511 m at Col de Solaison
- Average gradient 7.8%, max 11.3%
- Route mainly on minor road D 186A
- 5.4 km without café or water after start
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brison climb | 0 km | 6.5 km · 502 m · 7.8 % · max 11.3 % | 6.5 km · 502 m · 7.8 % | 1511 m |
Brison climb · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Traffic, surface and gradient
Mostly minor roads and streets on the map.
- Roads
- 96% minor road · 4% other roads and tracks
- Main roads used
- D 186A (6 km)
- Surface
- Paved: 97% of the route is mapped as paved, 3% as unpaved.
- Gradient
- 93% climbing · 1% descending · 6% flat
- Steep sections
- 5.8 km over 5% · 3.7 km over 8% · 0.9 km over 10%
Food, water and services
No stretch is longer than 15 km without a café, shop or water. Along the route: 5 cafés and restaurants, 2 water points and 1 public toilet.
Food, water and shops in ride order
- 0.1 kmDrinking water · 70 m off route
- 0.2 kmLe braconnier · bar · 160 m off route
- 6 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 6 kmToilets · on the route
- 6.2 kmLa Bruyère · restaurant · on the route
Stay after this ride
- Gîte de la Fruitière · hotel · 370 m from the finish
Start and access
At the start
- Food and coffee
- Le braconnier (320 m)
At the finish
- Food and coffee
- Les rhodos (390 m), La Bruyère (410 m)
Know before you go
- 5.4 km with no café, shop or water from km 0.2 to 5.6
- 3% gravel or unpaved surface section
- Sections with gradient over 10% for 0.9 km
