Road · Italy
Albula Pass from La Punt
A mountainous 8 km road cycling route from La Punt Chamues-ch, with 567 m of climbing over the La Punt Chamues-ch climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 7.6 km
- Elevation gain
- 567 m
- Riding time
- 33 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Aug
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- La Punt Chamues-ch
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 567 m
- 8 km
Route description
- La Punt Chamues-ch
- La Punt Chamues-ch climb
This route starts at La Punt Chamues-ch station at 1695 m and climbs 567 m over 7.6 km to reach an altitude of 2262 m. The climb covers 6.7 km of ascending road with an average gradient of 8.5% and a maximum of 10.8%. The profile is predominantly uphill, with 87% of the route climbing and only 12% descending, including a section of 5.2 km over 8% gradient, and 1.1 km exceeding 10%.
The surface is mostly paved, covering 83% of the route, on a main road largely named Via d'Alvra for 6.2 km. Path sections make up 17%, and the whole main road stretch of 6.3 km has no cycle lane. A significant 5.7 km is on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. There is a long stretch of 3.7 km without cafes, shops, or water between km 0.5 and 4.2.
Starting in La Punt offers multiple facilities within 0.2 km, including bakery Grond Laden, supermarket Volg La Punt, petrol station Migrol, and toilets near km 0.6. Another restaurant Alp Alesch is found at 4.2 km, slightly off route. Bail-out points and water supplies are also accessible near the start.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the La Punt Chamues-ch climb (6.7 km at 8.5 %).
- Tops out at 2,262 m, 6.7 km in.
Highlights
- Climb Albula Pass with 567 m ascent
- Paved main road Via d'Alvra for 6.2 km
- Bakery Grond Laden near start
- Restaurant Alp Alesch at 4.2 km
Along the route
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Punt Chamues-ch climb | 0 km | 6.7 km · 567 m · 8.5 % · max 10.8 % | 6.7 km · 567 m · 8.5 % | 2262 m |
La Punt Chamues-ch climb · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 3.7 km stretch without café, shop or water from 0.5 to 4.2 km
- 6.3 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 5.7 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limit
