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Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte from Grenoble
- 18 km
- 941 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 941 m
- 18 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders wanting a challenging 18 km climb with 941 m of ascent.
An 18 km climb from Grenoble to Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte with 941 m ascent in France.
The ride begins at Grenoble at 216 m elevation and follows the D 106 main road for most of its 18 km length to Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte at 1156 m. After 4.7 km, the main climb starts, rising 933 m over 13.2 km with an average gradient of 7%, peaking at 12.8% in places. The steepest section is around km 0 with a 14.8% gradient for 500 m. The route is mostly paved with 97% asphalt and includes 1% gravel or unpaved with 2% unmapped surfaces. Road surfaces mainly consist of 60% main roads (about 10.8 km), including 10.9 km without cycle lanes, and 12 km/h maximum speeds of 80 km/h or more on 6 km. There are also 2.1 km with cycle lanes, 1.9 km quiet streets, and smaller proportions of paths, minor roads, and cycle paths. Facilities include cafés, shops and water points near the start and finish, but a 6 km stretch between 10.8 and 16.8 km without cafés, shops, or water should be noted. Toilet stops are at km 0.4, 6.4 and near the finish.
Highlights
- Climb of 13.2 km averaging 7% gradient
- Steepest 500 m at 14.8% gradient near start
- Top elevation 1156 m at Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte
- Longest main road section on D 106 at 11.3 km
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenoble climb | 4.7 km | 13.2 km | 933 m | 7 % | 12.8 % | 1156 m |
Grenoble climb · starts at 4.7 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 60% main road · 12% road with cycle lane · 11% quiet street · 7% path
- Main roads
- 10.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 2.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- D 106 (11 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 73% climbing · 1% descending · 26% flat
- Steep sections
- 12.4 km over 5% · 2.7 km over 8% · 0.7 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 14.8% at 0 km
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0.4 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 1.7 kmAtelier du Byclou · bike shop · 80 m off route
- 1.9 kmMonoprix · supermarket · on the route
- 2.2 kmEsso · petrol station · 40 m off route
- 2.7 kmLe Méditerranée · café · on the route
- 3.3 kmPharmacie de Catane · pharmacy · on the route
- 3.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 6.4 kmToilets · 180 m off route
- 10.6 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
- 17 kmSpring · on the route
- 17.9 kmLes Rocailles · bakery · 40 m off route
- 17.9 kmProxi · convenience store · 190 m off route
- 17.9 kmToilets · 280 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 1.8 km — Grenoble (station), 1.2 km off route
Worth a stop
- 0.1 km — Tour Perret (attraction)
- 17.9 km — Vasque olympique (attraction)
At the start
- Décibel · bakery · 160 m
- Domino's · fast food · 270 m
- artisan boulanger pâtissier · bakery · 250 m
- L'Orangerie Perchée · restaurant · 170 m
- Pizza Arthur · fast food · 340 m
At the finish
- Les Rocailles · bakery · 50 m
- Proxi · convenience store · 200 m
- Ermitage · restaurant · 250 m
- Auberge des Trois Pucelles · restaurant · 700 m
Stay after this ride
- Ferme Rony · hotel · 700 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 17 min
- Apr to Oct — daily highs of 18–29 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 6 km stretch with no café, shop or water from km 10.8 to 16.8
- 10.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 6 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits
- Steepest 500 m section at 14.8% gradient