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Col de la Ramaz from Mieussy

Mieussy, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

13 km
Distance
903 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Piste de ski de fond sur la route du col de la Ramaz, panneau A19 chutes de pierre avec panonceau M2 2,5 km, Mieussy, Haute-Savoie, France.
Photo: Marc Mongenet · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
903 m
Distance
13 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km13 kmHighest point1,563 m at 13.1 kmStart0 kmFinish13 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a sustained 13 km climb with 903 m elevation gain.

13.1 km climb from Mieussy to Col de la Ramaz in France with 903 m elevation gain.

The route starts in Mieussy at 660 m altitude and climbs 13.1 km to Col de la Ramaz at 1563 m. The ascent gains 903 m with an average gradient of 6.9% and a maximum gradient of 16.1%. Most of the climbing occurs evenly though the first half gains 52% of the elevation. The surface is mostly paved with 97% asphalt and a small 3% gravel section. The route runs primarily on minor roads (92% of distance) and 0.7 km on a quiet street. The D 308 road covers about 12 km of the ride. There are 3.6 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Facilities include a bakery and convenience store just off route at the start in Mieussy. There is a café near km 10 and water points at km 2.7 and km 10.1. Toilets are available near the start and around 10 km. The longest section without a café, shop or water is 7.4 km from 2.7 to 10.1 km.

Highlights

  • Col de la Ramaz at 1563 m
  • Maximum gradient 16.1%
  • Bakery and shop at Mieussy start
  • Café des Trois Ours near km 10

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Mieussy climb0 km13 km902 m6.9 %16.1 %1563 m

High point 1563 m at 13 km; low point 660 m.

Mieussy climb · starts at 0 km

13 km at 6.9% · 902 m
800100012001400ELEVATION (M)3.5%6.9%7.0%6.9%7.9%9.7%9.7%10%3.2%6.0%5.7%0 km12345678910111213.0 kmDISTANCE (KM)Mieussy climb · 1,563 mSTEEPEST 10.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
92% minor road · 5% quiet street
Fast roads
3.6 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
D 308 (12 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
98% climbing · 1% descending · 2% flat
Steep sections
10.4 km over 5% · 3.6 km over 8% · 1.1 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 kmBoulangerie de Mieussy · bakery · 190 m off route
  2. 0 kmÉpicerie de la montagne - Proxi · convenience store · 110 m off route
  3. 0 kmPharmacie Garnier · pharmacy · 210 m off route
  4. 0.1 kmToilets · on the route
  5. 2.7 kmDrinking water · on the route
  6. 9.9 kmToilets · 190 m off route
  7. 10.1 kmWater point · 50 m off route
  8. 10.3 kmCafé des Trois Ours · café · on the route

Worth a stop

  • 1 km — Château de Barbey (castle)

At the start

  • Boulangerie de Mieussy · bakery · 190 m
  • Le Grain de Sel · restaurant · 80 m
  • L'Aromate · restaurant · 90 m
  • Épicerie de la montagne - Proxi · convenience store · 110 m
  • L'Edelweiss · bar · 200 m

Stay after this ride

  • Les Roches 1500 · hotel · 1.8 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
56 min

Know before you go

  • 7.4 km with no café, shop or water between 2.7 and 10.1 km
  • 3.6 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limits
  • 3% gravel surface

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

1 photograph from the road

Photo: Marc Mongenet · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons