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Col de la Ramaz from Mieussy

13 km road cycling route903 m climbing56 minGPX

Mieussy, France · Road

A mountainous 13 km road cycling route from Mieussy through Le Jourdy, L'Arly and Ranchy, with 903 m of climbing over the Mieussy climb.

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.

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At a glance

Best for
Short, climbing-heavy rides
Distance
13.1 km
Point to point
Elevation gain
903 m
69 m per km
Riding time
56 min
moving time, estimated
Difficulty
Moderate
Bike
Road bike
Surface
Paved
Best months
May to Oct
Mieussy climate, 10 years
Navigation
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Start → finish
Mieussy

Map and elevation profile

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
05001,0001,5002,000m0 km51013 km1,563 m · highest, at 13.1 kmStartFinish

Route description

  1. Mieussy
  2. Mieussy climb
  3. Le Jourdykm 1
  4. L'Arlykm 2
  5. Ranchykm 3
  6. Vernykm 4
  7. Le Féteuxkm 5
  8. Vervannekm 6
  9. Boisriantkm 8

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.

Why ride this route?

  • Climbs the Mieussy climb (13 km at 6.9 %).
  • Tops out at 1,563 m, 13 km in.

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 route line, the Copernicus elevation model and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Messy 2.5 km
  2. Ranchy 3.1 km
  3. Sur le Crêt 3.5 km
  4. Verny 3.8 km
  5. Chez Besson 4.3 km
  6. Le Féteux 4.5 km
  7. Drévy 4.7 km
  8. Vervanne 5.5 km
  9. Pégnat d'en Bas 6 km
  10. Boisriant 7.7 km
  11. Station de Sommand 9.8 km
  12. Le Crêt Roti 10.5 km

On the road

  • Pizza de la Yaute (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • L'Aromate (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Le Grain de Sel (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Galine (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 2.6 km
  • Water 2.7 km
  • Water 2.7 km
  • Viewpoint 9.6 km
  • Café des Trois Ours (Café) 10.3 km
  • Le Matafan (Restaurant) 10.4 km

Climbs

Climbs in ride order: where each starts, what this ride climbs, and the full named ascent
ClimbStarts atOn this rideFull ascentTop on this ride
Mieussy climb0 km13 km · 902 m · 6.9 % · max 16.1 %13 km · 902 m · 6.9 %1563 m

High point 1563 m at 13 km; low point 660 m. Passes beneath Pointe de Rovagne.

On this ride: the part this route climbs, cut from its own elevation profile. Full ascent: the whole named climb, measured the same way on every ride that uses it (its climb page).

Mieussy climb · full ascent, starts at 0 km

13 km at 6.9% · 902 m
8001,0001,2001,400m3.5%6.9%7.0%6.9%7.9%9.7%9.7%10%3.2%6.0%5.7%0 km12345678910111213.0 km1,563 msteepest 10.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

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

About this route

Route line
Routed on OpenStreetMap roads with bicycle routing, then measured like a recorded ride.
Elevation
Recalculated from the Copernicus GLO-90 terrain model every 50 m, not the device’s barometer.
Best months
Ten years of ERA5 weather for Mieussy (Open-Meteo).
GPX
Generated from the route line: track points only, no timestamps or personal data.
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