Road · France
Col du Granon from Saint-Chaffrey
A mountainous 12 km road cycling route from Saint-Chaffrey through Chantemerle and Les Tronchets, with 1,048 m of climbing over Le Grand Meyret.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 12.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,048 m
- Riding time
- 52 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jul to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Saint-Chaffrey
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 1,048 m
- 12 km
Route description
- Saint-Chaffrey
- Le Grand Meyret
- Chantemerle
- Les Tronchets
Starting near Saint-Chaffrey, the route begins at 1355 m and climbs 11.8 km with an average gradient of 8.9%, reaching a height of 2403 m at the Col du Granon. The climb features sustained gradients with 11.3 km over 5% and 9.9 km over 8%, including 2.2 km exceeding 10% gradient. The road surface is mostly paved (95%) with a small section of gravel (5%). It is primarily on minor roads (88%) with some riding on a road with a cycle lane (6%). The longest stretch covers 9.8 km on the D 234t road. Along the route, there is a long section of 10.3 km from km 1.8 to 12.1 without a café, shop, or water stop. Services near the start include the Biocoop supermarket and the Chez Puy pub close to the route. Drinking water is available near km 0.9, and toilets near km 1.6 and at the summit. At the summit, there is the Buvette du Granon restaurant just off-route.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs Le Grand Meyret (11.7 km at 8.9 %).
- Tops out at 2,403 m, 12.1 km in.
Highlights
- 11.8 km climb to 2403 m
- Average gradient 8.9% with max 11.2%
- Longest named road D 234t for 9.8 km
- Services at start and Buvette du Granon restaurant at finish
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Grand Meyret | 0.4 km | 11.8 km · 1045 m · 8.9 % · max 11.2 % | 11.7 km · 1045 m · 8.9 % | 2403 m |
Le Grand Meyret · full ascent, starts at 0.4 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 10.3 km without café, shop or water from km 1.8 to 12.1
- 2.2 km with gradients over 10%
- 5% gravel surface section
