Road · From the map · France
Col des Aravis from Flumet
- 12 km
- 606 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 606 m
- 12 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists prepared for a medium distance climb with sustained gradient over 11 km.
11.7 km climb of Col des Aravis from Flumet in France with 606 m elevation gain.
Starting at Flumet at 905 m, this climb heads 11.7 km to the Col des Aravis at 1485 m. The route features two main climbing sections: an initial 1.8 km stretch gaining 107 m at 6.1% average gradient, followed by a longer 7.5 km climb gaining 493 m at 6.6%, peaking at a maximum gradient of 10% and 10%. Nearly all the climb (96%) is on main roads, primarily the D 909 for 11 km. The surface is 97% paved with a small 3% gravel section. There are 11.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and 5.6 km on roads with posted limits of 80 km/h or above. The climbing is predominant, accounting for 81% of the route, with over 7 km at gradients above 5% and nearly 2 km above 8%. Food and water are available at the start in Flumet including La Chaumière bakery, Le Petit Casino convenience store, and nearby toilets and drinking water. After the first kilometre, there is a 5.3 km stretch without cafes, shops or water until 6.1 km where Le fournil des Aravis bakery and convenience store, drinking water, and toilets are found. The finish area near the Col includes restaurants and a bar.
Highlights
- Climb Col des Aravis from 905 m to 1485 m
- Longest climb section 7.5 km at 6.6% avg gradient
- Main road D 909 for 11 km
- 5.3 km stretch without shops or water between km 0.8 and 6.1
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 0 km | 1.8 km | 107 m | 6.1 % | 8.2 % | 1013 m |
| Flumet climb | 4.2 km | 7.5 km | 493 m | 6.6 % | 10 % | 1485 m |
Flumet climb · starts at 4.2 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 96% main road
- Main roads
- 11.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 5.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- D 909 (11 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 81% climbing · 10% descending · 9% flat
- Steep sections
- 7.4 km over 5% · 1.7 km over 8% · 0.4 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLa Chaumière · bakery · 70 m off route
- 0 kmLe Petit Casino · convenience store · 30 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 60 m off route
- 0 kmPharmacy · 200 m off route
- 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 6.1 kmLe fournil des Aravis · bakery · 90 m off route
- 6.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 6.1 kmToilets · on the route
- 11.6 kmLes Rhodos · restaurant · on the route
- 11.7 kmToilets · 140 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Maison forte des Comtes de Bieux (castle)
At the start
- La Chaumière · bakery · 70 m
- Le Petit Casino · convenience store · 40 m
- Auberge des Eglantiers · restaurant · 130 m
- L'ardoise · restaurant · 190 m
At the finish
- Les Rhodos · restaurant · 40 m
- La Porte des Aravis · restaurant · 60 m
- Le Grenier des Aravis · bar · 140 m
Stay after this ride
- Le Biollay d'en Haut · guest house · 1.5 km from the finish
- Les Alpages · hotel · 2.3 km from the finish
- Flor'Alpes · hotel · 2.7 km from the finish
- Le Mégevan · guest house · 3.7 km from the finish
- Camping à la ferme · campsite · 3.7 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 50 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 19–24 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 11.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 5.6 km on roads with 80 km/h speed or more
- 5.3 km stretch with no café, shop or water after km 0.8
- Short gravel section 3% of route