Road · From the map · France
Risoul from Guillestre
- 14 km
- 894 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 894 m
- 14 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists seeking a steady 13.7 km climb with significant elevation gain of 894 m.
A 13.7 km climb from Guillestre to Risoul in France, gaining 894 m on mostly minor roads.
The route starts in Guillestre at 979 m and climbs 13.1 km gaining 893 m to a top elevation of 1873 m near Risoul. The climb begins just after 0.5 km and stays steep with an average gradient of 6.8% and sections up to 10.7%. The profile features mostly climbing (96%) and very little flat or descending. Almost all the road is paved (99%) and 90% is on minor roads with about 1 km on quiet streets. The longest named road ridden is the D 186 for 9.2 km. There are 9.6 km on roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Places en route include Le Villaret at 2 km, Risoul at 2.2 km, and Gaudissard at 4.8 km. Available facilities near the start include cafés, bakeries, a bar, and water. There is no café, shop, or water for a stretch of 4.5 km from 5.4 to 9.9 km. Water is available at km 5.4 and 9.9. At the finish near Risoul there is a pub, convenience store, and several restaurants. No bail-out points are listed.
Highlights
- Climb from Guillestre to 1873 m near Risoul
- Places: Le Villaret, Risoul, Gaudissard
- Longest climb 13.1 km averaging 6.8%
- 9.2 km on D 186 road
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guillestre climb | 0.5 km | 13.1 km | 893 m | 6.8 % | 10.7 % | 1873 m |
Guillestre climb · starts at 0.5 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 90% minor road · 7% quiet street
- Fast roads
- 9.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- D 186 (9 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 96% climbing · 4% descending · 1% flat
- Steep sections
- 11.6 km over 5% · 3.5 km over 8% · 0.5 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLa laverie des copains · café · on the route
- 0 kmCarrefour · supermarket · 310 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 0 kmRepair stand · 180 m off route
- 0 kmPharmacie Peyron · pharmacy · on the route
- 0.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 5.4 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
- 9.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 13.2 kmCabinet Médical · clinic · 80 m off route
- 13.3 kmPub La Place · pub · 70 m off route
- 13.3 kmCarrefour Montagne · convenience store · 50 m off route
- 13.4 kmToilets · on the route
At the start
- La laverie des copains · café · 10 m
- La Guillestrine · bakery · 20 m
- Boulangerie - Patisserie · bakery · 40 m
- Mastro Gelataio · ice cream · 60 m
- Bar Le Central · bar · 30 m
At the finish
- Carrefour Montagne · convenience store · 160 m
- Pub La Place · pub · 160 m
- La Marmite · restaurant · 100 m
- Pizza 05 · restaurant · 120 m
Stay after this ride
- Le Morgan · hotel · 170 m from the finish
- Vacances Léo Lagrange LE 1850 · hostel · 320 m from the finish
- Le Chardon Bleu · hotel · 380 m from the finish
- MMV Le Silvana · apartment · 550 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 59 min
- Jul to Sep — daily highs of 22–27 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 4.5 km no café, shop or water from 5.4 to 9.9 km
- 9.6 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits