Megève Altiport from Megève
- 6 km
- 349 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 349 m
- 6 km
Route overview
Suitable for cyclists seeking a short but steep climb with gradients up to 14.8%.
6.2 km climb from Megève to Megève Altiport in France with 349 m ascent.
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.
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
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megève climb | 0.1 km | 2.5 km | 222 m | 8.9 % | 14.8 % | 1327 m |
| — | 3.5 km | 2.8 km | 124 m | 4.5 % | 7.1 % | 1436 m |
Megève climb · starts at 0.1 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 51% quiet street · 37% road with cycle lane · 8% minor road
- Fast roads
- 2.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 2.3 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 85% climbing · 10% descending · 5% flat
- Steep sections
- 2.8 km over 5% · 1.5 km over 8% · 1.3 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLe montagnard · bakery · 90 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · 30 m off route
- 0 kmPharmacy · on the route
- 0.2 kmLe Petit Casino · convenience store · 60 m off route
- 0.2 kmAlp'ventures · bike shop · 440 m off route
- 4.7 kmToilets · on the route
- 5.6 kmLe petit Lay · restaurant · 50 m off route
At the start
- Le montagnard · bakery · 110 m
- Restaurant Le Cintra · restaurant · 30 m
- Ladurée · patisserie · 120 m
- Le Hibou Blanc · restaurant · 50 m
- Le S · bar · 60 m
At the finish
- Le petit Lay · restaurant · 530 m
Stay after this ride
- Four Seasons Hotel Megève · hotel · 2.7 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 27 min
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