Road · France
Chamrousse from Uriage-les-Bains
A mountainous 18 km road cycling route from Uriage Les Bains through Belmont, Montgardier and Le Fugearet, with 1,309 m of climbing over the Uriage Les Bains climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 18.2 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,309 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 18 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jul to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Uriage Les Bains
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 1,309 m
- 18 km
Route description
- Uriage Les Bains
- Uriage Les Bains climb
- Belmont
- Montgardier
- Le Fugearet
This 18.2 km route starts near Uriage-les-Bains at an elevation of 414 m and climbs to Chamrousse at 1723 m, gaining 1309 m with an average gradient of 7.5% over 17.4 km. The route predominantly ascends, with 96% climbing and only 1% descending, and includes 16.9 km above 5% gradient, 6 km above 8%, and 1.3 km above 10%. The climb begins at about 0.7 km and continues steadily to the summit.
The road is mainly paved (98%), with a small 2% of gravel or unpaved surface. The majority of the ride is on roads with cycle lanes (12.7 km), including 15.4 km on the D 111 road, with some main road sections without a cycle lane covering 3.4 km. The route has 14.3 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. At the start, several food and drink options include bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and convenience stores. Along the route, the longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 14.2 km from 0.8 km to 15 km, so planning stops accordingly is advisable.
Facilities such as toilets and drinking water are available near the start and at points along the route including around 15 km and near the finish. At the finish in Chamrousse, there are several restaurants and a convenience store. Nearby points of interest include a carousel near the start and ruins of the Chartreuse de Prémol around 8.8 km into the ride.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Uriage Les Bains climb (17.4 km at 7.5 %).
- Tops out at 1,723 m, 18.2 km in.
Highlights
- Climb gains 1305 m at 7.5% average gradient
- 15.4 km on D 111 road
- Longest stretch without cafe or water: 14.2 km
- Peak elevation 1723 m at Chamrousse
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uriage Les Bains climb | 0.7 km | 17.4 km · 1305 m · 7.5 % · max 14.1 % | 17.4 km · 1305 m · 7.5 % | 1723 m |
Uriage Les Bains climb · full ascent, starts at 0.7 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
Know before you go
- 14.2 km without cafe, shop or water from 0.8 km to 15 km
- 3.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
- 14.3 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
- Steep gradients: 16.9 km over 5%, 6 km over 8%, 1.3 km over 10%
