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Col de la Madeleine from La Chambre

La Chambre, 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.

20 km
Distance
1,517 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,517 m
Distance
20 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km5 km10 km15 km20 kmHighest point1,989 m at 19.7 kmStart0 kmFinish20 km

Route overview

Cyclists comfortable with a long, steep climb of 19.7 km gaining 1517 m elevation.

A 19.7 km climb from La Chambre to Col de la Madeleine in France, gaining 1517 m elevation.

Starting at La Chambre, the route passes through places including La Pontière (1 km), Saint-Martin-sur-la-Chambre (2.1 km), and Montgellafrey (7.8 km) before reaching the Col de la Madeleine at 19.7 km. The climb covers 19 km, gaining 1516 m at an average gradient of 8%, with sections up to 12.7%. Nearly all the route is paved (98%) and mostly on minor roads (71%), with 20% on main roads without cycle lanes. The elevation starts at 472 m near the start and rises steadily to 1988 m near the finish. The first half of the climb contains 52% of the gain. The route includes 17.6 km over 5% gradient, 9.5 km over 8%, and 2.5 km above 10%. Facilities near the start include multiple bakeries, convenience stores, and water points. After 3.2 km to 7.8 km there is a 4.6 km stretch without café, shop, or water. Shops and restaurants appear near 14.9 km and at the top. The road follows named routes D 76, Route des Fées, and D 213. Water points are at km 0, 3, 7.8, and 13.2. Toilets are available near km 0.1 and 14.8. A bike repair stand is near 14.4 km. Saint-Avre - La Chambre station nearby offers bailout options. The road passes beneath the peak L'Homme de Beurre at 2268 m near 18.9 km.

Highlights

  • Col de la Madeleine at 1988 m
  • Climb averages 8% over 19 km
  • Passes through Montgellafrey at 7.8 km
  • Peak L'Homme de Beurre nearby at 2268 m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Saint-Martin-sur-la-Chambre 2.1 km
  2. Notre-Dame-du-Cruet 2.4 km
  3. La Perrière 3.4 km
  4. La Girardière 3.5 km
  5. Montgellafrey 7.8 km
  6. Les Charrières 8.2 km
  7. Les Côtes 8.2 km
  8. Saint-François-Longchamp 12 km
  9. Colombe 13.7 km
  10. Les Perelles 15.6 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
L'Homme de Beurre0.5 km19 km1516 m8 %12.7 %1988 m

High point 1988 m at 19.5 km; low point 472 m. Passes beneath L'Homme de Beurre.

L'Homme de Beurre · starts at 0.5 km

19 km at 8% · 1516 m
60080010001200140016001800ELEVATION (M)9.9%10%9.9%7.5%9.1%9.1%7.7%10%8.7%4.1%6.9%7.6%7.6%7.3%8.2%7.6%0 km123456789101112131415161718.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)L'Homme de Beurre · 1,988 mSTEEPEST 10.4%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
71% minor road · 20% main road · 7% quiet street
Main roads
4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used
D 76 (9 km), Route des Fées (5 km), D 213 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
96% climbing · 1% descending · 3% flat
Steep sections
17.6 km over 5% · 9.5 km over 8% · 2.5 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 kmMadeleine · bakery · on the route
  2. 0 kmDrinking water · 190 m off route
  3. 0.1 kmVival · convenience store · 40 m off route
  4. 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 0.2 kmPharmacie Debon · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  6. 3 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 7.8 kmDrinking water · 90 m off route
  8. 13.2 kmDrinking water · 30 m off route
  9. 14.4 kmRepair stand · 380 m off route
  10. 14.4 kmPharmacie Filliol · pharmacy · 350 m off route
  11. 14.8 kmToilets · 140 m off route
  12. 14.9 kmChalet du Pain · bakery · 150 m off route
  13. 14.9 kmSpar · supermarket · 110 m off route
  14. 19.5 kmLa Banquise 2000 - Chalet de la Madeleine · restaurant · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Saint-Avre - La Chambre (station), 620 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 1.6 km — Château des Ducs de La Chambre (ruins)

At the start

  • Madeleine · bakery · 30 m
  • Au Pain de Lauzière · bakery · 140 m
  • Vival · convenience store · 90 m
  • Le Matafan · fast food · 130 m
  • Mont Shake · fast food · 140 m

At the finish

  • La Banquise 2000 - Chalet de la Madeleine · restaurant · 20 m
  • Les 2 Mazots · restaurant · 100 m

Stay after this ride

  • La Perelle · hotel · 1.7 km from the finish
  • Les Balcons du Soleil 1 · apartment · 1.8 km from the finish
  • Le Chamois - L'Edelweiss · apartment · 1.7 km from the finish
  • Les Bouquetins · apartment · 1.7 km from the finish
  • Gentiane · apartment · 1.7 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 24 min

Know before you go

  • 4.6 km stretch with no café, shop or water from km 3.2 to km 7.8
  • 4 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • Sustained steep gradient sections up to 12.7%

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