Road · France
Col Bayard from Gap
A mountainous 10 km road cycling route from Gap through Les Gondoins and Chauvet, with 519 m of climbing over Gap climb (1251 m).
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 10.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 519 m
- Riding time
- 44 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Gap
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 519 m
- 10 km
Route description
- Gap
- Gap climb (1251 m)
- Les Gondoins
- Chauvet
The route begins near Gap at 742 m elevation and climbs 10.2 km to the summit of Col Bayard at 1261 m. The main climb starts at 0.5 km and continues for 8 km, gaining 504 m at an average gradient of 6.3% with a maximum of 9.8%. The road is mostly paved (89%) with 11% gravel or unpaved sections.
Road types include 4.6 km on main roads (all without cycle lanes), 2.6 km with cycle lanes, 1.5 km on minor roads, and 1.1 km on tracks. The longest named road section is 5.4 km on the N 85. Most climbing occurs in the first half of the route and there is very little descent (1%).
Facilities near the start include several bakeries, a patisserie, cafés, and a station at Gap. Close to the start are a supermarket and petrol station at 0.6 km. Drinking water is available at 0.3 km and again at 7.5 km near the top. Toilets are located at 3.1 km, while bike shops and bailout points are close to the start. There is a 6.2 km stretch without café, shop, or water from 1.3 km to 7.5 km.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Gap climb (1251 m) (8 km at 6.3 %).
- Tops out at 1,261 m, 9.9 km in.
Highlights
- Climb starts at 0.5 km from Gap
- Maximum gradient 9.8%
- Longest named road 5.4 km on N 85
- Drinking water at 0.3 km and 7.5 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap climb (1251 m) | 0.5 km | 8 km · 504 m · 6.3 % · max 9.8 % | 8 km · 504 m · 6.3 % | 1251 m |
Gap climb (1251 m) · full ascent, starts at 0.5 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 6.2 km without café, shop or water from 1.3 km to 7.5 km
- 4.6 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 5 km on fast roads (80 km/h+)
- 11% of route on gravel or track