Road · France
Col de la Faucille from Gex
A mountainous 8 km road cycling route from Gex, with 773 m of climbing over the Gex climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 8.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 773 m
- Riding time
- 35 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Gex
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 773 m
- 8 km
Route description
- Gex
- Gex climb
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Gex climb (6.8 km at 11 %).
- Tops out at 1,367 m, 8.2 km in.
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
On the road
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
