Road · From the map · France
Col des Saisies from Flumet
- 15 km
- 801 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 801 m
- 15 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists ready for a medium-length climb with 801 m elevation gain over 15 km.
Climb to Col des Saisies from Flumet in France, 15 km with 801 m elevation gain.
This 15 km route starts at 905 m in Flumet and climbs steadily to 1655 m at Col des Saisies. It features three main climbs: the first 3.5 km rises 207 m at an average gradient of 6%, the second 6.7 km ascends 480 m averaging 7.2%, and the final 2.1 km climbs 111 m at 5.2%. Steep sections reach up to 10% gradient. The maximum altitude is reached at 14.3 km. Most of the route is on paved roads (96%), with minor gravel in 4% of the distance. The road surface consists mostly of minor roads (62%), with 28% on main roads including 4.2 km without a cycle lane, of which 3.7 km have speed limits over 80 km/h. There is also a short 1 km quiet street section. The longest named road on the route is the D 71a, ridden for 6.3 km. Amenities along the way include bakeries at the start and near km 6.6, plus a bar and restaurants near the finish. Drinking water is available at km 0.1, 6.6, and a spring at 10.5 km. Toilets are located at km 0, 6.6, and near the finish. Shops and medical facilities are within reach along the route. The longest uninterrupted stretch without café, shop, or water runs 3.9 km from 6.6 to 10.5 km.
Highlights
- Col des Saisies summit at 1655 m
- Long 6.7 km climb at 7.2% average gradient
- Paved roads with minor gravel sections
- La Chaumière bakery at start
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flumet climb | 0 km | 3.5 km | 207 m | 6 % | 8.5 % | 1112 m |
| Flumet climb | 4.4 km | 6.7 km | 480 m | 7.2 % | 10 % | 1555 m |
| — | 12.1 km | 2.1 km | 111 m | 5.2 % | 7.8 % | 1655 m |
Flumet climb · starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Flumet climb · starts at 4.4 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 62% minor road · 28% main road · 7% quiet street
- Main roads
- 4.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 3.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- D 71a (6 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 78% climbing · 12% descending · 10% flat
- Steep sections
- 9.5 km over 5% · 4.2 km over 8% · 0.3 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLa Chaumière · bakery · 70 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 60 m off route
- 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 3.5 kmSherpa · supermarket · 110 m off route
- 3.5 kmNotre-dame · pharmacy · 260 m off route
- 6.6 kmAu Sommet des Anges · bakery · 210 m off route
- 6.6 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 6.6 kmToilets · 70 m off route
- 10.5 kmSpring · 80 m off route
- 14.4 kmLe 1650 · bar · on the route
- 14.4 kmToilets · on the route
- 14.5 kmPharmacie des Saisies · pharmacy · 390 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Maison forte des Comtes de Bieux (castle)
- 10.7 km — Mont Lachat (peak, 1607 m)
- 14.8 km — Aire de pique nique des Challiers (picnic site)
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
- Le 1650 · bar · 410 m
- Le Chalet des Marmottes · restaurant · 340 m
- La Cavale · restaurant · 520 m
- Food Truck · fast food · 710 m
- Pharmacie des Saisies · pharmacy · 690 m
Stay after this ride
- XXL Locations · apartment · 570 m from the finish
- Le Calgary · hotel · 620 m from the finish
- Le Very · hotel · 1.0 km from the finish
- Les chalets d'émeraude · hotel · 1.2 km from the finish
- Residence le Hameau du Beaufortain · apartment · 1.2 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 04 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 19–24 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 4.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 3.7 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
- 3.9 km without café, shop or water from km 6.6 to 10.5