Col Saint-Martin from Saint-Martin-Vésubie
- 8 km
- 536 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 536 m
- 8 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders looking for a short but sustained climb of 8.3 km with over 500 m elevation gain.
An 8.3 km climb in France from Saint-Martin-Vésubie to Col Saint-Martin, gaining 536 m elevation.
Starting near Saint-Martin-Vésubie at 970 m, the route climbs steadily for 7.9 km from 0.4 km to the summit at 1,506 m. This is a paved main road (M 2565) for 99% of the route without cycle lanes. The average gradient is 6.8% with a maximum of 9.3%, with 96% of the route climbing and only 1% descending. The first half contains about 58% of the climbing. The profile is mainly uphill with some short flatter or descending sections. Facilities are available in Saint-Martin-Vésubie at the start, including bakeries, cafés, a supermarket, shops, toilets and bike shops. Beyond 0.2 km to 8.1 km, there is a 7.9 km stretch without cafés, shops or water, so refuelling should be done in town before starting. At 4.8 km, the Belvédère de la Pausa viewpoint is nearby. At the finish near the Colmiane Forest, there are bike shops, restaurants and a pub. The road surface is fully paved, and the route mainly follows the M 2565 road.
Highlights
- Summit height 1,506 m
- 7.9 km climb averaging 6.8%
- Belvédère de la Pausa viewpoint at 4.8 km
- Colmiane Forest near the finish
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Martin-Vésubie climb | 0.4 km | 7.9 km | 532 m | 6.8 % | 9.3 % | 1506 m |
Saint-Martin-Vésubie climb · starts at 0.4 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 99% main road
- Main roads
- 8.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- M 2565 (7 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 96% climbing · 1% descending · 2% flat
- Steep sections
- 6.8 km over 5% · 1.6 km over 8%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLa petite Suisse · bakery · on the route
- 0 kmPharmacie du Mercantour · pharmacy · 50 m off route
- 0.2 km8 à Huit · supermarket · 50 m off route
- 0.2 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 0.3 kmToilets · 100 m off route
- 0.3 kmSport addict · bike shop · 70 m off route
- 8.1 kmBakery · on the route
- 8.2 kmToilets · 40 m off route
- 8.2 kmFerrata sport · bike shop · 30 m off route
- 8.3 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
Worth a stop
- 4.8 km — Belvédère de la Pausa (viewpoint)
- 8.3 km — Colmiane Forest (attraction)
At the start
- La petite Suisse · bakery · 20 m
- Le fournil des cousins · bakery · 40 m
- Cafè culturel Carnet d'Inspiration du Mercantour · café · 40 m
- Brasserie Les Alpes · pub · 20 m
- 8 à Huit · supermarket · 150 m
At the finish
- Ferrata sport · bike shop · 60 m
- Café Racer · pub · 70 m
- Chez Frankie · restaurant · 120 m
- La Barquette · restaurant · 130 m
Stay after this ride
- Green Ecolodge · hotel · 730 m from the finish
- Camping Municipal de Valdeblore · campsite · 900 m from the finish
- Gîte d'étape les Marmottes · guest house · 1.5 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 36 min
Know before you go
- 7.9 km without café, shop or water from 0.2 to 8.1 km
- 8.2 km on main roads without cycle lane