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La Toussuire from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

16 km road cycling route1,121 m climbing1 h 10 minGPX

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France · Road

A mountainous 16 km road cycling route from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne through La Combe, Le Chosalet and Saint-Pancrace, with 1,121 m of climbing over the Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne climb.

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.

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At a glance

Best for
Short, climbing-heavy rides
Distance
16.4 km
Point to point
Elevation gain
1,121 m
68 m per km
Riding time
1 h 10 min
moving time, estimated
Difficulty
Moderate
Bike
Road bike
Surface
Paved
Best months
May to Oct
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne climate, 10 years
Navigation
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Start → finish
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Map and elevation profile

View of La Toussuire from below la Grande Verdette, zoomed, 2023
Photo: DimiTalen · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,121 m
Distance
16 km
05001,0001,5002,000m0 km51016 km1,687 m · highest, at 16.3 kmStartFinish

Route description

  1. Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
  2. Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne climbkm 0
  3. La Combekm 3
  4. Le Chosaletkm 3
  5. Saint-Pancracekm 4
  6. Les Bottiereskm 9
  7. La Fontanettekm 10
  8. L'Alpettazkm 11
  9. Les Anselmeskm 12

Starting in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne at 566 m, the route climbs steadily 16.4 km to La Toussuire at 1686 m, gaining 1119 m at an average gradient of 7% and a max of 12.7%. The road surface is 96% paved with 4% on gravel or unpaved sections. The route is predominantly minor roads (55%) with 23% on main roads, including 3.8 km without cycle lanes, and also 18% on quiet streets plus 4% on paths.

Settlements en route include La Combe at 2.5 km, Les Bottieres at 9.3 km, and Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire at 11.8 km, among others. Facilities near the start include cafés, bakeries, several supermarkets and bike shops in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The longest stretch without cafés, shops or water is 8.2 km from 0.9 km to 9.1 km. Water points and toilets are available at 0.3 km and 10.5 km, plus various facilities at the finish in La Toussuire.

After leaving Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, the climb quickly settles into a sustained gradient climbing almost continuously over 13 km with 5.6 km above 8% gradient and 1 km above 10%. The route crosses D 78 and D 78d roads. The peak Les 3 Croix lies near the road at 13.4 km. Toilets and food options are available at the start and finish.

Why ride this route?

  • Climbs the Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne climb (16 km at 7 %).
  • Tops out at 1,686 m, 16.2 km in.

Highlights

  • Peak Les 3 Croix near km 13.4
  • Sustained 16 km climb averaging 7%
  • Longest stretch without café or water 8.2 km
  • Top elevation 1686 m at La Toussuire

Along the route

Measured from the route line, the Copernicus elevation model and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. La Combe 2.5 km
  2. Le Chosalet 3 km
  3. La Tour 3.4 km
  4. Saint-Pancrace 4.1 km
  5. Les Bottieres 9.3 km
  6. Les Fontaines 10.2 km
  7. La Fontanette 10.2 km
  8. L'Alpettaz 11.4 km
  9. Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire 11.8 km
  10. Les Anselmes 12.1 km
  11. La Rochette 12.8 km

On the road

  • Water 0.1 km
  • Water 0.1 km
  • La Poterne (Restaurant) 0.2 km
  • La Taverne Saint-Antoine (Restaurant) 0.2 km
  • Water 0.2 km
  • Hôtel du Nord (Restaurant) 0.3 km
  • Water 0.3 km
  • Les 5 Sens (Restaurant) 0.3 km
  • La Parenthèse (Restaurant) 0.3 km
  • L'Evidence (Restaurant) 0.4 km
  • Water 0.4 km
  • Dans la Cuisine de Julie (Café) 0.4 km

Climbs

Climbs in ride order: where each starts, what this ride climbs, and the full named ascent
ClimbStarts atOn this rideFull ascentTop on this ride
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne climb0.2 km16 km · 1119 m · 7 % · max 12.7 %16 km · 1119 m · 7 %1686 m

High point 1686 m at 16.2 km; low point 566 m. Passes beneath Les 3 Croix.

On this ride: the part this route climbs, cut from its own elevation profile. Full ascent: the whole named climb, measured the same way on every ride that uses it (its climb page).

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne climb · full ascent, starts at 0.2 km

16 km at 7% · 1119 m
6008001,0001,2001,4001,600m9.0%11%7.1%8.4%7.9%6.4%1.7%7.0%2.1%6.9%8.1%8.8%6.5%0 km12345678910111213141516.0 km1,686 msteepest 10.7%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Know before you go

  • 3.8 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 2.7 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more
  • Gravel or unpaved surface on 4% of route
  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water 8.2 km from km 0.9 to 9.1

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: DimiTalen · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

About this route

Route line
Routed on OpenStreetMap roads with bicycle routing, then measured like a recorded ride.
Elevation
Recalculated from the Copernicus GLO-90 terrain model every 50 m, not the device’s barometer.
Best months
Ten years of ERA5 weather for Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne (Open-Meteo).
GPX
Generated from the route line: track points only, no timestamps or personal data.
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