Road · France
Col des Saisies from Flumet
A mountainous 15 km road cycling route from Flumet through Les Biolles, Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe and Bourjaillet, with 801 m of climbing over the Flumet climb and Mont Lachat.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 15 km
- Elevation gain
- 801 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 04 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Flumet
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 801 m
- 15 km
Route description
- Flumet
- Flumet climb
- Les Biolles
- Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
- Bourjaillet
- Mont Lachat
- Crest-Voland
- Paravy
- Les Reys
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Flumet climb (3.5 km at 6 %) and Mont Lachat (6.7 km at 7.2 %).
- Tops out at 1,655 m, 14.3 km in.
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
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flumet climb | 0 km | 3.5 km · 207 m · 6 % · max 8.5 % | 3.5 km · 207 m · 6 % | 1112 m |
| Mont Lachat | 4.4 km | 6.7 km · 480 m · 7.2 % · max 10 % | 6.7 km · 480 m · 7.2 % | 1555 m |
| Unnamed climb | 12.1 km | 2.1 km · 111 m · 5.2 % · max 7.8 % | — | 1655 m |
Flumet climb · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Mont Lachat · full ascent, starts at 4.4 km
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