Col de la Forclaz (Talloires-Montmin) from Talloires
- 7 km
- 682 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 682 m
- 7 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists prepared for a short but steep and sustained climb with technical gradients.
7 km climb to Col de la Forclaz from Talloires in France, gaining 682 m elevation.
Starting from Talloires at 464 m, the route ascends 7 km to the Col de la Forclaz at 1146 m. The climb begins sharply at 0.3 km, covering 6.7 km with an average gradient of 10.2% and a maximum gradient of 30.1%. The road mostly follows the D 42 for 5.4 km largely on minor roads (77%) with 13% on paths and 7% on quiet streets. The surface is mainly paved (87%), with 11% on gravel or unpaved sections. The first half of the climb contains 54% of the total elevation gain. Facilities near the start include a bakery, convenience store, bike rental, several restaurants and cafés. Along the climb are stretches without cafés or shops: from 2.2 km to 6.2 km is 4 km without food or water, but drinking water is available near 2.2 km and 6.9 km. Toilet facilities are also available at the start and near the summit. At the top, the Col offers more dining options including a restaurant and fast food creperie. Bailout points are accessible at Talloires where a ferry is located. The climb is almost entirely ascending, with just 1% descending and 3% flat sections.
Highlights
- Col de la Forclaz at 1146 m
- Average gradient 10.2% over 6.7 km
- D 42 minor road for 5.4 km
- 4 km stretch without café or shop (2.2-6.2 km)
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talloires climb | 0.3 km | 6.7 km | 680 m | 10.2 % | 30.1 % | 1146 m |
Talloires climb · starts at 0.3 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 77% minor road · 13% path · 7% quiet street
- Main roads used
- D 42 (5 km)
- Surface
- 87% paved · 11% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 96% climbing · 1% descending · 3% flat
- Steep sections
- 5.3 km over 5% · 3.8 km over 8% · 2.8 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmLe Fournil de mon Père - Maison Neveu · bakery · 80 m off route
- 0 km8 à Huit · convenience store · 60 m off route
- 0 kmToilets · on the route
- 0 kmTalloires-Montmin - Centre-Ville · bike rental · on the route
- 2.2 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
- 6.8 kmChalet La Pricaz · restaurant · 50 m off route
- 6.9 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 6.9 kmToilets · on the route
- 7 kmKiosk · on the route
Need to bail out?
- 0 km — Débarcadère de Talloires (ferry), 380 m off route
At the start
- Le Fournil de mon Père - Maison Neveu · bakery · 80 m
- La closerie · café · 60 m
- Talloires-Montmin - Centre-Ville · bike rental · 30 m
- 8 à Huit · convenience store · 60 m
- Cafe Gisele · restaurant · 70 m
At the finish
- Le Balcon du Lac · restaurant · 20 m
- Chalet La Pricaz · restaurant · 160 m
- Creperie · fast food · 90 m
Stay after this ride
- Domaine du Paron · hotel · 270 m from the finish
- Hôtel Les Grillons · hotel · 2.5 km from the finish
- Camping du Lac · campsite · 3.1 km from the finish
- Camping le Lanfonnet · campsite · 2.8 km from the finish
- La Chapelle Saint-Claude · campsite · 2.8 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 30 min
Know before you go
- 4 km stretch without café, shop, or water from 2.2 to 6.2 km
- 11% gravel or unpaved surface
- Some very steep sections up to 30.1% gradient