Road · France
Col du Berthiand from Nurieux-Volognat
A mountainous 3 km road cycling route from Nurieux through Volognat, with 178 m of climbing over the Nurieux climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 178 m
- Riding time
- 13 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jul to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Nurieux
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 178 m
- 3 km
Route description
- Nurieux
- Nurieux climb
- Volognat
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Nurieux climb (3.1 km at 5.7 %).
- Tops out at 782 m, 3.1 km in.
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
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurieux climb | 0 km | 3.1 km · 178 m · 5.7 % · max 7.2 % | 3.1 km · 178 m · 5.7 % | 782 m |
Nurieux climb · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
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
