Col de l'Escrinet from Privas

Route overview

Suitable for riders able to manage a steady 491 m climb over 11.9 km.

11.9 km climb from Privas to Col de l'Escrinet with 491 m elevation gain in France.

Starting from Privas at 306 m elevation, the route immediately begins climbing. The first 5.8 km ascend 232 m at an average gradient of 4%, maxing at 8.7%. The road is fully paved and mostly minor roads, including 4.7 km on Route de la Croix de Laÿ. After a short flat or gentle section, the second climb starts at 7.4 km and lasts 4.5 km, gaining 255 m at an average gradient of 5.7% with a max of 7.4%. The highest point reached is 786 m at 11.9 km. The road mix includes 78% minor roads, 10% quiet streets and 10% main roads, with 1.2 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes. Facilities cluster around the start. Privas has cafés, supermarkets, bike shops, water, toilets, bakeries and fuel stations within 0.5 km. From 3 km onwards there is an 8.9 km stretch without cafés, shops or water. No bailout points are indicated. The surface is fully paved throughout.

Highlights

• Climb to Col de l'Escrinet
• First climb averaging 4% gradient
• Route de la Croix de Laÿ road section
• Second climb averaging 5.7% gradient

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

51 min

Best months

Jun to Oct — daily highs of 18–29 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 8.9 km stretch with no café, shop or water from km 3
• 1.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane

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