Road · France
Col du Noyer from Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur
A mountainous 14 km road cycling route from Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur through La Fare-en-Champsaur, Les Allards and Poligny, with 690 m of climbing over Tête du Tourneau.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 13.9 km
- Elevation gain
- 690 m
- Riding time
- 1 h
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jul to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 690 m
- 14 km
Route description
- Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur
- La Fare-en-Champsaur
- Les Allards
- Poligny
- Tête du Tourneau
- Le Noyer
The ride starts near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur at 969 m altitude and climbs steadily to Col du Noyer at 1659 m over 13.9 km. The initial climb at km 0.9 lasts 1.2 km with an average gradient of 5.1% and max 6.9%, gaining 61 m. After a varying profile, the final climb begins at km 6.7, continuing for 7.2 km with an average gradient of 8.3% and max 12%, gaining 595 m.
The route is almost entirely paved, 99%, with 91% on minor roads primarily along the D 17 for 9.6 km, and just 0.8 km on a main road with a posted 80 km/h limit. There are drinking water points at the start, 4 km and 7.5 km, and amenities such as shops and bike shops near Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur. The longest stretch without cafés, shops, or water is 6.4 km between km 7.5 and 13.9. A bakery and restaurants are available at the start and the finish.
Col du Noyer from Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur offers significant climbing with mostly paved minor roads, suitable for riders prepared for sustained gradients. The finish is near Refuge du Col du Noyer restaurant, providing a place to refresh after the climb.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Tête du Tourneau (7.2 km at 8.3 %).
- Tops out at 1,659 m, 13.9 km in.
Highlights
- Climb to Col du Noyer at 1659 m
- Steep section averaging 8.3%, max 12%
- Route mainly on minor roads and D 17
- Bakery and bike shop in Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed climb | 0.9 km | 1.2 km · 61 m · 5.1 % · max 6.9 % | — | 1031 m |
| Tête du Tourneau | 6.7 km | 7.2 km · 595 m · 8.3 % · max 12 % | 7.2 km · 595 m · 8.3 % | 1659 m |
Tête du Tourneau · full ascent, starts at 6.7 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 6.4 km without café, shop or water from km 7.5 to 13.9
- 0.8 km on main road with 80 km/h speed limit
