Road · France
Col des Aravis from Flumet
A mountainous 12 km road cycling route from Flumet through Les Glières and La Giettaz-en-Aravis, with 606 m of climbing over the Les Glières climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 11.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 606 m
- Riding time
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Flumet
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 606 m
- 12 km
Route description
- Flumet
- Les Glières climb
- Les Glières
- La Giettaz-en-Aravis
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Les Glières climb (7.5 km at 6.6 %).
- Tops out at 1,485 m, 11.7 km in.
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
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 0 km | 1.8 km · 107 m · 6.1 % · max 8.2 % | — | 1013 m |
| Les Glières climb | 4.2 km | 7.5 km · 493 m · 6.6 % · max 10 % | 7.5 km · 493 m · 6.6 % | 1485 m |
Les Glières climb · full ascent, starts at 4.2 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
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