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Val Thorens from Moûtiers

Moûtiers, 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.

34 km
Distance
1,868 m
Elevation gain
Hard
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Val Thorens depuis le lac de la Portette, Les Belleville, Savoie, France
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,868 m
Distance
34 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5000 km10 km20 km30 km34 kmHighest point2,320 m at 32.6 kmStart0 kmFinish34 km

Route overview

Cyclists seeking a challenging long climb with nearly 1900 m ascent over 34 km.

A 34 km climb from Moûtiers to Val Thorens in France, gaining 1868 m on paved roads including two main climbs.

Starting from Moûtiers at 481 m, the route immediately begins climbing with the first major climb from km 0.7 to km 13.6. This climb is 12.9 km long, gaining 744 m at an average gradient of 5.8% and maximum of 11.1%, with the top at 1228 m. The next section includes minor roads, cycle paths and some main roads without cycle lanes. The second major climb begins at km 14.2 and continues for 17.7 km, climbing 1118 m at an average of 6.3% and maximum gradient of 13.1%, reaching the highest point of 2320 m near km 31.9.

Highlights

  • First climb 12.9 km, 744 m gain, avg gradient 5.8%
  • Second climb 17.7 km, 1118 m gain, max gradient 13.1%
  • Highest elevation 2320 m at 31.9 km
  • Route uses D 96 for 11.7 km and D 117 for 7.3 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Moûtiers climb0.7 km12.9 km744 m5.8 %11.1 %1228 m
Val Thorens14.2 km17.7 km1118 m6.3 %13.1 %2320 m

High point 2320 m at 31.9 km; low point 481 m.

Moûtiers climb · starts at 0.7 km

12.9 km at 5.8% · 744 m
500600700800900100011001200ELEVATION (M)6.8%6.2%9.5%8.1%8.4%4.4%2.1%8.2%6.2%5.4%0 km12345678910111212.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Moûtiers climb · 1,226 mSTEEPEST 9.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Val Thorens · starts at 14.2 km

17.7 km at 6.3% · 1118 m
14001600180020002200ELEVATION (M)7.7%4.9%2.5%2.8%4.8%7.6%7.5%5.2%6.4%7.0%8.0%12%6.9%8.9%3.4%0 km1234567891011121314151617.7 kmDISTANCE (KM)Val Thorens · 2,320 mSTEEPEST 11.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
54% minor road · 27% main road · 11% cycle path · 6% quiet street
Main roads
8.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
3.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
3.7 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 96 (12 km), D 117 (7 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
88% climbing · 4% descending · 8% flat
Steep sections
21.2 km over 5% · 6.1 km over 8% · 1.6 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. 0.2 kmLe Fournil de l'eterlou · bakery · on the route
  2. 0.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
  3. 0.3 kmPharmacie du Square · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  4. 0.8 kmMout'n Bike · bike shop · 50 m off route
  5. 2.6 kmSuper U · supermarket · 80 m off route
  6. 9.1 kmSpring · 70 m off route
  7. 17.3 kmDrinking water · on the route
  8. 17.4 kmLa Rissole · bakery · on the route
  9. 17.4 kmCasiers et toilettes publiques · toilets · 40 m off route
  10. 17.5 kmPetrol station · 260 m off route
  11. 24.5 kmElan · petrol station · on the route
  12. 24.7 kmToilets · on the route
  13. 25.4 kmLe Traiteur · bakery · on the route
  14. 25.4 kmCarrefour · supermarket · 30 m off route
  15. 28.7 kmToilets · on the route
  16. 32.9 kmElan · petrol station · on the route
  17. 33.1 kmLa Boulangerie de Val’Tho · bakery · 80 m off route
  18. 33.1 kmToilets · 60 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.3 km — Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains (station), 160 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

At the start

  • Le Fournil de l'eterlou · bakery · 110 m
  • La forêt des pains · bakery · 240 m
  • Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-les-Bains · station · 280 m
  • Le Clem-Tom · restaurant · 90 m
  • Mic Mac · restaurant · 160 m

At the finish

  • Carrefour · supermarket · 40 m
  • La Boulangerie de Val’Tho · bakery · 80 m
  • Spar · supermarket · 50 m
  • Le Baramix · pub · 20 m
  • NEVA · restaurant · 10 m

Stay after this ride

  • L'Arcelle · apartment · 30 m from the finish
  • L'Altineige · apartment · 60 m from the finish
  • Les Cimes de Caron · apartment · 110 m from the finish
  • Les Olympiades · apartment · 70 m from the finish
  • Le Joker · apartment · 110 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2 h 25 min

Know before you go

  • 8.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane
  • 3.8 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 6.5 km from 2.6 km to 9.1 km

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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