Albula Pass from La Punt
- 8 km
- 567 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 567 m
- 8 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders seeking a short but steep climb with sustained gradients.
Climb Albula Pass from La Punt in Switzerland, 7.6 km with 567 m ascent.
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.
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
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Punt climb | 0 km | 6.7 km | 567 m | 8.5 % | 10.8 % | 2262 m |
La Punt climb · starts at 0 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 83% main road · 17% path
- Main roads
- 6.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 5.7 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Main roads used
- Via d'Alvra (6 km)
- Surface
- 83% paved · 17% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 87% climbing · 12% descending · 1% flat
- Steep sections
- 6.2 km over 5% · 5.2 km over 8% · 1.1 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmVolg La Punt · supermarket · 140 m off route
- 0 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0 kmMigrol · petrol station · 140 m off route
- 0 kmPolyclinic · clinic · 290 m off route
- 0.2 kmGrond Laden · bakery · on the route
- 0.6 kmToilets · on the route
- 4.2 kmAlp Alesch · restaurant · 30 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 0 km — La Punt Chamues-ch (station), 100 m off route
Worth a stop
- 0 km — Foto-Spot La Punt (viewpoint)
At the start
- La Punt Chamues-ch · station · 100 m
- Grond Laden · bakery · 140 m
- Fö e Flamma · café · 120 m
- Volg La Punt · supermarket · 150 m
- Krone Säumerei am Inn · restaurant · 60 m
Stay after this ride
- Chesa Staila · guest house · 3.3 km from the finish
- La Mora · hotel · 3.0 km from the finish
- Chesa Dimena · guest house · 3.6 km from the finish
- Chesa Strimer · apartment · 3.9 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 33 min
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