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Col du Chaussy from Pontamafrey

Pontamafrey, 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.

14 km
Distance
1,031 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Sight of the col du Chaussy pass (1,533 meters high), between Montaimont (left) and Pontamafrey-Montpascal (right), in Savoie.
Photo: Florian Pépellin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,031 m
Distance
14 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km14 kmHighest point1,532 m at 13.9 kmStart0 kmFinish14 km

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists ready for a sustained climb of 13.9 km with over 1000 m of elevation gain.

A 13.9 km climb to Col du Chaussy from Pontamafrey in France with 1031 m elevation gain.

The ride starts in Pontamafrey (501 m) and quickly passes La Plantaz at 0.3 km. It then continues through Montvernier at 3.9 km, Le Noiret at 4.7 km, Montbrunal at 6.4 km, and Montpascal at 12 km. The climb extends nearly continuously for 13.7 km, gaining 1030 m to reach the summit at 1531 m. The average gradient is 7.5%, with stretches up to 11.9% steepness. The route is mostly on minor roads (95%) with a short section on a quiet street (4%). It primarily follows the D 77 and D 77b roads for 8 km and 3.4 km, respectively. The surface is almost entirely paved (99%) with 1% unpaved. Facilities near the route include two restaurants: Ô P'tits Lacets near the start and Chalet du Col du Chaussy at the finish. Drinking water is available at the start and at 6.4 and 12 km. Toilets are found at the start, 4.1 km, and the summit. The longest stretch without a café, shop, or water is 3.6 km from Pontamafrey.

Highlights

  • Climb of 13.7 km with 1030 m ascent
  • Steep sections up to 11.9% gradient
  • Restaurants at start and summit
  • Drinking water available at 0, 6.4 and 12 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Montvernier 3.9 km
  2. Le Noiret 4.7 km
  3. Montbrunal 6.4 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Pontamafrey climb0.1 km13.7 km1030 m7.5 %11.9 %1531 m

High point 1531 m at 13.7 km; low point 501 m.

Pontamafrey climb · starts at 0.1 km

13.6 km at 7.6% · 1030 m
600800100012001400ELEVATION (M)8.2%7.7%7.7%7.5%8.5%7.6%11%5.8%6.8%6.0%7.3%6.5%0 km12345678910111213.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Pontamafrey climb · 1,531 mSTEEPEST 10.5%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
95% minor road · 4% quiet street
Main roads used
D 77 (8 km), D 77b (3 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
Steep sections
12.9 km over 5% · 4.6 km over 8% · 0.6 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 kmDrinking water · on the route
  2. 0 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  3. 3.9 kmÔ P'tits Lacets · restaurant · 40 m off route
  4. 4.1 kmToilets · 70 m off route
  5. 6.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  6. 12 kmDrinking water · on the route
  7. 13.7 kmChalet du Col du Chaussy · restaurant · 40 m off route
  8. 13.7 kmToilets · on the route

At the start

  • Ô P'tits Lacets · restaurant · 970 m

At the finish

  • Chalet du Col du Chaussy · restaurant · 40 m

Stay after this ride

  • Les Diablotins · guest house · 2.4 km from the finish
  • Le Bois Joli · campsite · 3.9 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
60 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 3.6 km from start

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Florian Pépellin · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Sjaak Kempe from Groningen, The Netherlands · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons