Road · France
Avoriaz from Morzine
A mountainous 15 km road cycling route from Morzine through L'Ele, Montriond and Le Pas, with 913 m of climbing over the Le Bourdé climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 14.5 km
- Elevation gain
- 913 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 02 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Morzine
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 913 m
- 15 km
Route description
- Morzine
- L'Ele
- Montriond
- Le Pas
- Le Lavanchy
- Le Lac
- Le Bourdé
- Le Bourdé climb
- Ardent
The route starts at Morzine and climbs steadily with two main climbs. The first climb begins at 2.5 km, running for 2.5 km with a gain of 140 m at an average gradient of 5.6% to 1082 m. The second, longer climb starts at 5.8 km over 7.8 km with a gain of 767 m, averaging 9.8% and reaching a maximum gradient of 21.1%, topping out at 1855 m near the finish at Avoriaz.
Most of the route (82%) is paved, with 17% gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped. The road types include 52% on minor roads, 16% on quiet streets, 14% on roads with cycle lanes, 13% on paths, and 5% on tracks. It follows the D 228 for 9.4 km. There is 3.3 km on fast roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Climbing accounts for 73% of the ride, with 8.8 km over 5% gradient and 2.5 km over 10%. Descents are shorter, with the longest descent being 1.8 km starting early in the ride.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Le Bourdé climb (7.8 km at 9.8 %).
- Tops out at 1,855 m, 13.7 km in.
Highlights
- Avoriaz summit at 1855 m
- Steep gradient up to 21.1%
- Cascade d'Ardent viewpoint near 7.9 km
- D 228 road for 9.4 km
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 2.5 km | 2.5 km · 140 m · 5.6 % · max 8 % | — | 1082 m |
| Le Bourdé climb | 5.8 km | 7.8 km · 767 m · 9.8 % · max 21.1 % | 7.8 km · 767 m · 9.8 % | 1855 m |
Le Bourdé climb · full ascent, starts at 5.8 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 3.3 km on fast roads (80 km/h+)
- Gravel or unpaved sections 17%
- Longest stretch without cafe/shop or water 2.5 km from 2.4 to 4.9 km
