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Col du Lautaret from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Le Bourg-d'Oisans, FranceRoad

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39 km
Distance
1,532 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,532 m
Distance
39 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km30 km39 kmHighest point2,050 m at 39.0 kmStart0 kmFinish39 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists looking for a challenging climb over 39 km with 1532 m elevation gain.

39km climb from Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Col du Lautaret in France, gaining 1532m.

The route starts in Le Bourg-d'Oisans at 719m elevation and follows mainly paved roads (97%) along the D 1091 for 39km to the Col du Lautaret at 2050m. Early places include Le Vernis, Les Alberges, and Le Freney-d'Oisans at 11.7km. The substantial climb begins after 4.4km with a 5.8km section rising 321m at an average 5.6% gradient, peaking with a 17.7% maximum. Further climbs occur at 11.2km (2.2km at 6.4%) and from 16.3km (7km at 4.3%). From km 23.9, there is the longest climb lasting 14.7km, gaining 718m at 4.9% average gradient to the highest point, Col du Lautaret. The route has a mix of road types: 52% main roads without cycle lanes, 29% roads with cycle lanes, 13% cycle paths, plus quiet streets and paths. It includes 15.2km with gradients over 5%, 3.3km over 8%, and 1.8km over 10%. There is a 13.2km stretch between 12.9km and 26.1km with no café, shop, or water. Facilities along the route include bike shops and supermarkets at start and mid points, petrol stations within the first 28km, several drinking water points, and toilets scattered along the way. Notable stops for food and drink are near the start and at 28km and the finish. A viewpoint lies close to 9.9km. The peak near the road is Le Moutet at 1175m, about 9.2km from start.

Highlights

  • Col du Lautaret at 2050m
  • Le Bourg-d'Oisans start at 719m
  • Longest climb 14.7km gaining 718m
  • Viewpoint near 9.9km at Le Moutet 1175m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Le Vernis 2.5 km
  2. Les Alberges 4.7 km
  3. Le Clapier d'Auris 5.1 km
  4. La Rivoire 7.4 km
  5. Le Garcin 8 km
  6. Le Grand-Châtain 8.7 km
  7. Bons 10.2 km
  8. Le Freney-d'Oisans 11.7 km
  9. Le Chazeau 11.7 km
  10. Mizoën 12.8 km
  11. Le Chambon 12.9 km
  12. Mont-de-Lans 13.7 km
  13. Cuculet 14.8 km
  14. Le Grand Clot 24.6 km
  15. Les Fréaux 26.1 km
  16. La Grave 28 km
  17. Villar-d'Arêne 31.5 km
  18. Les Cours 32.5 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Les Alberges climb4.4 km5.8 km321 m5.6 %17.7 %1055 m
—11.2 km2.2 km140 m6.4 %14.1 %1072 m
Cuculet climb16.3 km7 km299 m4.3 %11.6 %1353 m
Le Grand Clot climb23.9 km14.7 km718 m4.9 %10 %2050 m

High point 2050 m at 38.6 km; low point 719 m. Passes beneath Le Moutet.

Les Alberges climb · starts at 4.4 km

5.8 km at 5.6% · 321 m
75080085090095010001050ELEVATION (M)10%3.8%6.0%2.2%6.4%0 km123455.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Les Alberges climb · 1,053 mSTEEPEST 10.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Cuculet climb · starts at 16.3 km

7 km at 4.3% · 299 m
110011501200125013001350ELEVATION (M)0%2.3%2.9%5.7%4.7%8.9%0 km1234567.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Cuculet climb · 1,353 mSTEEPEST 8.9%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Le Grand Clot climb · starts at 23.8 km

14.7 km at 4.9% · 718 m
1400150016001700180019002000ELEVATION (M)5.3%3.7%6.3%3.3%6.3%6.6%6.3%5.7%5.7%6.7%3.2%4.7%0 km1234567891011121314.7 kmDISTANCE (KM)Le Grand Clot climb · 2,048 mSTEEPEST 6.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
52% main road · 29% road with cycle lane · 13% cycle path · 3% quiet street
Main roads
20.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
23.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
16.1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 1091 (31 km), RS 1091 (5 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
71% climbing · 7% descending · 22% flat
Steep sections
15.2 km over 5% · 3.3 km over 8% · 1.8 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 kmle pain perdu · bakery · on the route
  2. 0 kmPharmacie Lageon · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  3. 0.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  4. 0.1 kmBike Store 21 · bike shop · on the route
  5. 0.4 kmIntermarché · supermarket · 150 m off route
  6. 5.2 kmToilets · on the route
  7. 7.4 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
  8. 11.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
  9. 11.5 kmCassini · restaurant · 100 m off route
  10. 12.9 kmToilets · on the route
  11. 27.1 kmTotal · petrol station · on the route
  12. 27.7 kmToilets · on the route
  13. 28 kmAlp'Servit · supermarket · on the route
  14. 28 kmLe Fanton · drinking water · on the route
  15. 31.6 kmJuge Sports · bike shop · on the route
  16. 38.2 kmDrinking water · 190 m off route
  17. 38.2 kmToilets · 200 m off route
  18. 38.6 kmLa Ferme · bar · 40 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 9.9 km — Point de vue (viewpoint)

At the start

  • le pain perdu · bakery · 20 m
  • Cycles et Sports · bike shop · 50 m
  • Alpha Bike · bike shop · 60 m
  • Café de Paris · café · 70 m
  • Pain Bologne · bakery · 80 m

At the finish

  • La Ferme · bar · 40 m
  • Café - Brasserie · bar · 70 m

Stay after this ride

  • Hôtel des Glaciers · hotel · 80 m from the finish
  • Camping Municipal d'Arsine · campsite · 3.3 km from the finish
  • Camping GCU de Villar-d'Arène · campsite · 4.0 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2 h 47 min

Know before you go

  • 13.2 km without café, shop or water from 12.9 to 26.1 km
  • 20.2 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 23.8 km on roads posted 80 km/h or more

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

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