Col de Grosse Pierre from La Bresse

Route overview

Suitable for riders comfortable with a short but steep 4.8 km climb with some main road riding.

Short 4.8 km climb from La Bresse to Col de Grosse Pierre, gaining 310 m.

Starting at La Bresse (648 m), the route ascends 4.8 km to reach 958 m at Col de Grosse Pierre. The climb averages 6.5% with sections up to 12.7%. The first half covers 52% of the elevation gain, and the profile is mostly climbing with 87% uphill, 2% downhill, and 11% flat. Most of the road (69%) is on quiet streets, with 29% on main roads without a cycle lane, including 1 km on roads with posted speeds of 80 km/h or more. The surface is nearly all paved (98%) with a small 2% gravel or unpaved section. From 1.2 km to 4.5 km there is no café, shop, or water available. At the start in La Bresse, there are several facilities including a bakery, restaurants, cafés, a supermarket, toilets, springs for water, and a petrol station. Near the summit at 4.5 km, there is a restaurant and bike rental. A peak worth visiting nearby is Moutier des Fées at 3.5 km, 341 m off-route.

Highlights

• Climb to Col de Grosse Pierre (958 m)
• Peak Moutier des Fées nearby
• Route starts in La Bresse with amenities
• Longest no food or water between 1.2 km and 4.5 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

21 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 19–23 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 1.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
• 1 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limit
• No café, shop or water for 3.3 km from 1.2 to 4.5 km
• 1.5 km sustained gradient over 8%

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