Cyclists.com

Cime de la Bonette from Jausiers

Jausiers, 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.

24 km
Distance
1,614 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
Download GPXMap

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,614 m
Distance
24 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 km5 km10 km15 km20 km24 kmHighest point2,832 m at 24.1 kmStart0 kmFinish24 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a long 24 km climb with significant elevation gain of over 1600 m.

24 km climb to Cime de la Bonette from Jausiers, France, 1614 m ascent on paved roads.

Starting in Jausiers, the route passes through several small places including Le Canton, Guégnier, Les Magnans, and Les Bellarots within the first 1 km. The continuous climb begins near 0.4 km and extends over 23.3 km, gaining 1613 m at an average gradient of 6.9%, with a maximum of 10.6%, reaching an elevation of 2832 m near the end. The surface is predominantly paved (97%) with a small 3% gravel section. The ride is mostly on main roads (43%) and roads with cycle lanes (50%), dominated by the C 1 which is followed for 21.4 km. Key nearby peaks along the route include Le Serre at 9.9 km and Cime de la Bonette near the summit. There is a 9.2 km stretch without café, shop, or water from 14.5 km to the top. Amenities at the start include several shops, a bakery, café, pub, fast food, and toilets. There is a restaurant at 11 km. Water sources include drinking water within the first 4 km and a spring at 14.5 km. Toilets are available early at 0.2 km and again at 12.4 km. Notable stops along the route include Roche Madeleine peak at 16 km and the ruins of Caserne de Restefond at 19.1 km.

Highlights

  • Cime de la Bonette summit at 2832 m
  • Roche Madeleine peak near 16 km
  • Caserne de Restefond ruins at 19.1 km
  • Le Serre peak near 9.9 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Les Buissons 3.4 km
  2. Lans 4.6 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Cime de la Bonette0.4 km23.3 km1613 m6.9 %10.6 %2832 m

High point 2832 m at 23.7 km; low point 1218 m. Passes beneath Le Serre, La Côte, Roche Madeleine.

Cime de la Bonette · starts at 0.4 km

23.3 km at 6.9% · 1613 m
14001600180020002200240026002800ELEVATION (M)6.7%7.7%7.6%8.6%7.6%8.0%8.5%6.6%6.9%8.9%7.9%6.5%5.9%8.8%7.3%6.6%3.5%3.0%8.9%0 km12345678910111213141516171819202123.2 kmDISTANCE (KM)Cime de la Bonette · 2,832 mSTEEPEST 8.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
50% road with cycle lane · 43% main road · 5% minor road · 2% path
Main roads
10.1 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Cycle paths
11.8 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
C 1 (21 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
96% climbing · 0% descending · 3% flat
Steep sections
20.5 km over 5% · 5.9 km over 8% · 0.6 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 kmLa Hûche à pain · bakery · 30 m off route
  2. 0 kmProxi · convenience store · 40 m off route
  3. 0 kmDrinking water · 30 m off route
  4. 0 kmPharmacie Damery · pharmacy · on the route
  5. 0.2 kmToilets · on the route
  6. 4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 11 kmHalte 2000 · restaurant · on the route
  8. 12.4 kmToilets · on the route
  9. 14.5 kmSource du ravin de Clapouse · spring · 60 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 16 km — Roche Madeleine (peak, 2410 m)
  • 19.1 km — Caserne de Restefond (ruins)
  • 23.7 km — Cime de la Bonette (peak, 2860 m)

At the start

  • La Hûche à pain · bakery · 30 m
  • La réserve de l'ecureuil · café · 40 m
  • Proxi · convenience store · 40 m
  • Les Arcades · pub · 70 m
  • Nico Pizza · fast food · 90 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 43 min

Know before you go

  • 9.2 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 14.5 km
  • 10.1 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • Sections with 5.9 km above 8% gradient, max 10.6%
  • 3% gravel or unpaved surface

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

More rides from Jausiers