Road · France
Megève Altiport from Megève
A mountainous 6 km road cycling route from Megève, with 349 m of climbing over the Megève climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 349 m
- Riding time
- 27 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Megève
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 349 m
- 6 km
Route description
- Megève
- Megève climb
The route starts in Megève at 1103 m and mainly ascends to Megève Altiport at 1436 m over 6.2 km, gaining 349 m in elevation. The climb begins steeply with the first 2.5 km rising 222 m at an average gradient of 8.9%, reaching a maximum incline of 14.8%. This is followed by a second climb starting at 3.5 km, which gains 124 m over 2.8 km at an average gradient of 4.5% and a maximum of 7.1%. The overall profile features 85% climbing, with 2.8 km above 5% gradient and 1.3 km exceeding 10% gradient.
The surface is 98% paved with a small portion unmapped, spread across quiet streets (51%), roads with cycle lanes (37%), and minor roads (8%). The route includes 2.9 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Services at the start in Megève include multiple restaurants, bars, a bakery (Le montagnard), and a patisserie, as well as a convenience store and bike shop. Along the route there is a 2.5 km stretch without café, shop, or water from 2.2 km to 4.7 km. Toilets are available near the start and at 4.7 km.
At the finish near Megève Altiport, there is a restaurant called Le petit Lay very close to the route.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Megève climb (2.5 km at 8.9 %).
- Tops out at 1,436 m, 6.2 km in.
Highlights
- First 2.5 km climb averages 8.9% gradient
- Route surface 98% paved
- Starts in Megève with multiple eateries and shops
- 2.5 km without café, shop, or water mid-route
Along the route
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megève climb | 0.1 km | 2.5 km · 222 m · 8.9 % · max 14.8 % | 2.5 km · 222 m · 8.9 % | 1327 m |
| Unnamed climb | 3.5 km | 2.8 km · 124 m · 4.5 % · max 7.1 % | — | 1436 m |
Megève climb · full ascent, starts at 0.1 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 2.5 km without café, shop or water from km 2.2 to 4.7
- 2.9 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
