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Col de la Faucille from Gex

Gex, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

8 km
Distance
773 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
773 m
Distance
8 km
Elevation (m)02505007501,0001,2501,5000 km2 km4 km6 km8 kmHighest point1,367 m at 8.2 kmStart0 kmFinish8 km

Route overview

Cyclists prepared for a short but very steep climb with some unpaved sections.

An 8.2 km route from Gex to Col de la Faucille in France climbing 773 m.

Starting in Gex (611 m), the route immediately climbs a steep 6.8 km section to Col de la Faucille at 1367 m. This climb averages 11% gradient with maximum ramps at 23.1%. The profile is mostly climbing with 88% of the route ascending, including long sections over 8% and 10% gradient. The surface is a mix of 64% paved and 36% gravel or unpaved. Road types include 3.4 km on quiet streets, 3 km on paths, and 1.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes. The route features 1 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Water is available near km 0.6 and 6.2, but there is a 5.6 km stretch without shops or cafés from 0.6 km to 6.2 km. At the start in Gex there are cafés, a bakery, a restaurant, and bars. A bike rental is available 1.1 km in. The route passes beneath Le Turet mountain around km 6.8. Amenities along the route include a petrol station at 0.6 km and convenience stores near the start.

Highlights

  • Col de la Faucille at 1367 m
  • Steep climb averaging 11%
  • Passes beneath Le Turet (1400 m)
  • 5.6 km without shops or water
  • Starts in Gex with cafés and bars

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Gex climb1.4 km6.8 km744 m11 %23.1 %1367 m

High point 1367 m at 8.2 km; low point 611 m. Passes beneath Le Turet.

Gex climb · starts at 1.4 km

6.8 km at 11% · 744 m
7008009001000110012001300ELEVATION (M)6.1%12%13%12%20%0 km1234566.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Gex climb · 1,367 mSTEEPEST 20.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
42% quiet street · 37% path · 23% main road
Main roads
1.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
1 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Surface
64% paved · 36% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
88% climbing · 7% descending · 5% flat
Steep sections
6.8 km over 5% · 4.7 km over 8% · 3.9 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.1 kml'Archipel des Mots · café · on the route
  2. 0.2 kmVival · convenience store · on the route
  3. 0.6 kmSources de la rivière de la honte · spring · 70 m off route
  4. 0.6 kmAvia · petrol station · 170 m off route
  5. 1.1 kmPiscine de Gex · bike rental · 380 m off route
  6. 1.4 kmPharmacie de l'Aiglette · pharmacy · 770 m off route
  7. 6.2 kmFontaine Napoléon · drinking water · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 0 km — Château de Gex (vestiges) (archaeological site)

At the start

  • l'Archipel des Mots · café · 140 m
  • Reygrobellet · bakery · 180 m
  • Crêperie du Jeu de L'oie · restaurant · 120 m
  • Le Tetras · bar · 80 m
  • Le Lingot D'Orge · pub · 210 m

Stay after this ride

  • La Mainaz · hotel · 690 m from the finish
  • La Couronne · hotel · 970 m from the finish
  • La petite chaumiere · hotel · 1.3 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
35 min

Know before you go

  • 5.6 km stretch without café, shop or water from 0.6 km
  • 1.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 1 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limit
  • 36% gravel or unpaved surface

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.