Road · France
Col de Sarenne from Mizoën
A mountainous 12 km road cycling route from Mizoën through Clavans-le-Bas and Clavans-le-Haut, with 798 m of climbing over the Mizoën climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 11.7 km
- Elevation gain
- 798 m
- Riding time
- 50 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Mizoën
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 798 m
- 12 km
Route description
- Mizoën
- Mizoën climb
- Clavans-le-Bas
- Clavans-le-Haut
The route starts at Mizoën (1187 m) and ascends 11.7 km to the Col de Sarenne summit at 1985 m, gaining 798 m. It passes through Clavans-le-Bas at 3.2 km and Clavans-le-Haut at 5.1 km. The climb averages 6.9% gradient with sections up to 10.1%, mostly uphill with 93% of the route climbing, 1% descending, and 6% flat. The first half accounts for 49% of the elevation gain.
Nearly all of the route is on minor roads with 99% paved surface and a very short unpaved section. There is a restaurant/bar called Les Ors just off the start at 0.1 km. Water and toilets are available at the start and at points around 3.2 and 4.8 km. After 5.2 km there is a 6.5 km stretch without cafés, shops or water until the summit.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Mizoën climb (11.6 km at 6.9 %).
- Tops out at 1,985 m, 11.7 km in.
Highlights
- Col de Sarenne summit at 1985 m
- Clavans-le-Bas at 3.2 km
- Clavans-le-Haut at 5.1 km
- 798 m elevation gain over 11.7 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mizoën climb | 0.1 km | 11.6 km · 797 m · 6.9 % · max 10.1 % | 11.6 km · 797 m · 6.9 % | 1985 m |
Mizoën climb · full ascent, starts at 0.1 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 6.5 km without café, shop or water from km 5.2 to km 11.7
