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Col du Berthiand from Nurieux-Volognat

Nurieux-Volognat, 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.

3 km
Distance
178 m
Elevation gain
Easy
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
178 m
Distance
3 km
Elevation (m)02004006008001,0000 km1 km2 km3 kmHighest point783 m at 3.1 kmStart0 kmFinish3 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders looking for a short, moderate climb with some gradients over 5%.

A 3.1 km climb to Col du Berthiand from Nurieux-Volognat in France with 178 m elevation gain.

The ride starts in Nurieux-Volognat at 604 m and ascends 178 m over 3.1 km to reach 782 m at the Col du Berthiand. The gradient averages 5.7%, with a maximum of 7.2%, featuring 2.3 km of climbing steeper than 5% and short sections slightly over 8% and 10%. The first half contains 69% of the total elevation gain. The surface is mostly paved (87%) with a gravel or unpaved section making up 13% of the route. It follows main roads for 2.8 km, all without cycle lanes, and includes 2.5 km on roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or higher. No places to buy water or food lie between 0.4 km and 3.1 km, the longest stretch without these facilities. However, early in the climb at 0.4 km and 34 m off route, the restaurant Le Mornay offers refreshment. A bike rental shop is located near the start, 566 m off route. A bailout point is available at Nurieux station about 1.3 km off the route, providing an option to stop or leave the ride if necessary.

Highlights

  • Col du Berthiand summit at 782 m
  • Climb averages 5.7% over 3.1 km
  • Restaurant Le Mornay near start
  • Longest 2.7 km stretch without cafés or water

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Nurieux-Volognat climb0 km3.1 km178 m5.7 %7.2 %782 m

High point 782 m at 3.1 km; low point 604 m.

Nurieux-Volognat climb · starts at 0 km

3.1 km at 5.7% · 178 m
650700750ELEVATION (M)6.8%5.2%0 km123.1 kmDISTANCE (KM)Nurieux-Volognat climb · 782 mSTEEPEST 6.8%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
90% main road
Main roads
2.8 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
2.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Surface
87% paved · 13% gravel or unpaved
Gradient
97% climbing · 3% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
2.3 km over 5%

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 kmBike rental · 570 m off route
  2. 0.4 kmLe Mornay · restaurant · 30 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Nurieux (station), 1.3 km off route

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

At the start

  • Le Mornay · restaurant · 380 m

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
13 min

Know before you go

  • 2.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 2.5 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limit or higher
  • Gravel or unpaved surface on 13% of route
  • No café, shop or water from km 0.4 to 3.1

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

1 photograph from the road

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