Road · From the map · France
Isola 2000 from Isola
- 16 km
- 1,147 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,147 m
- 16 km
Route overview
Cyclists suited to a fairly steep 16 km climb with over 1100 m elevation gain.
16.2 km climb from Isola to Isola 2000 in France, gaining 1147 m.
This route starts in Isola at 881 m and ascends 16.2 km to Isola 2000 at 2028 m, gaining 1147 m. The climb averages 7.1% gradient with a maximum of 14.8% and is mostly uphill (99% climbing). The first half of the ascent accounts for 49% of the total elevation gain. The road is nearly fully paved (98%), with 15 km on main roads and 0.8 km on quiet streets. The main climb follows the M 97 road for 12.2 km. Almost all main roads lack cycle lanes (15 km), and 14.5 km have speed limits above 80 km/h. The surface includes 2% gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped. Facilities include bakeries, supermarkets and drinking water close at both start and finish: "La Baguette Magic" bakery and La Guerche supermarket near the start, Sherpa supermarket and pubs and restaurants like The Hunter - Irish pub, La Marmotte, and L'Avalanche at the finish. Toilets and a bike repair stand are also available near the start. There is a long stretch of 15.8 km without café, shop or water after the first 0.2 km from Isola.
Highlights
- 16.2 km climb to 2028 m
- Average gradient 7.1%, max 14.8%
- M 97 main road for 12.2 km
- Isola 2000 finish with shops and restaurants
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isola climb | 0 km | 16.2 km | 1146 m | 7.1 % | 14.8 % | 2028 m |
Isola climb · starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 93% main road · 5% quiet street
- Main roads
- 15 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 14.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- M 97 (12 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
- Steep sections
- 14.1 km over 5% · 4.3 km over 8% · 1.5 km over 10%
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 16 km, from 0 km to 16 km.
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmToilets · 160 m off route
- 0.1 kmLa Baguette Magic · bakery · 40 m off route
- 0.1 kmLa Guerche · supermarket · 30 m off route
- 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0.1 kmRepair stand · 100 m off route
- 16.1 kmSherpa · supermarket · 60 m off route
- 16.1 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
- 16.1 kmToilets · 70 m off route
- 16.1 kmPharmacy · 50 m off route
- 16.2 kmBakery · 50 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Le Village (viewpoint)
At the start
- La Baguette Magic · bakery · 50 m
- La Guerche · supermarket · 40 m
At the finish
- Sherpa · supermarket · 140 m
- The hunter - Irish pub · pub · 70 m
- La marmotte · restaurant · 140 m
- L'avalanche · restaurant · 170 m
Stay after this ride
- Pas Du Loup · hotel · 80 m from the finish
- Le Chastillon · hotel · 270 m from the finish
- Le Bristol · hotel · 380 m from the finish
- Hôtel Druos · hotel · 180 m from the finish
- Le Diva · hotel · 260 m from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 09 min
Know before you go
- 15 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 14.5 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limit
- 15.8 km longest stretch without café, shop or water
- Steep gradients up to 14.8%