Road · France
Col de Néronne from Salers
A mountainous 9 km road cycling route from Salers through Saint-Paul-de-Salers, with 298 m of climbing over the Salers climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 298 m
- Riding time
- 39 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Salers
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 298 m
- 9 km
Route description
- Salers
- Salers climb
- Saint-Paul-de-Salers
Starting near Salers at 943 m, this ride climbs steadily for 8.7 km up the D 680 main road to the Col de Néronne at 1242 m. The average gradient is 3.4%, reaching a maximum of 5.3% over 0.8 km, making for a gentle but consistent ascent. The initial 4.5 km section carries 69% of the total elevation gain, with the gradient easing slightly towards the top.
The entire route is paved and primarily on a main road, 8.9 km of which lack a cycle lane and 3.8 km have speed limits of 80 km/h or higher. There is a longest stretch without a café, shop, or water of 3.8 km from 4.5 km to 8.3 km. Starting near Salers, there are several eating places and refuelling options at the beginning and at 4.5 km. Water is also available near the start and at 8.3 km.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Salers climb (8.7 km at 3.4 %).
- Tops out at 1,242 m, 9.1 km in.
Highlights
- Col de Néronne summit at 1242 m
- D 680 main road climbing 8.7 km
- Several eateries near Salers start
- Longest supply gap 3.8 km between km 4.5 and 8.3
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salers climb | 0.3 km | 8.7 km · 296 m · 3.4 % · max 5.3 % | 8.7 km · 296 m · 3.4 % | 1242 m |
Salers climb · full ascent, starts at 0.3 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 8.9 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 3.8 km on roads posted 80 km/h or more
- Longest stretch without café or water for 3.8 km from 4.5 km
