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Chamrousse from Uriage-les-Bains

Uriage-les-Bains, FranceRoad

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.

18 km
Distance
1,309 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Chamrousse. Journée de l'Ultratour des 4 massifs (UT4M). Chamrousse, Isère, AuRA, France.
Photo: Patafisik · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,309 m
Distance
18 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0000 km5 km10 km15 km18 kmHighest point1,724 m at 18.2 kmStart0 kmFinish18 km

Route overview

Suited for riders prepared for a sustained 18 km climb with 1309 m of elevation gain.

Climb 18.2 km from Uriage-les-Bains to Chamrousse in France gaining 1309 m.

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.

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

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Uriage-les-Bains climb0.7 km17.4 km1305 m7.5 %14.1 %1723 m

High point 1723 m at 18.2 km; low point 414 m.

Uriage-les-Bains climb · starts at 0.7 km

17.4 km at 7.5% · 1305 m
6008001000120014001600ELEVATION (M)7.8%8.1%8.4%8.9%8.2%6.3%7.5%7.2%5.7%6.2%6.2%7.3%7.6%7.2%0 km1234567891011121314151617.4 kmDISTANCE (KM)Uriage-les-Bains climb · 1,723 mSTEEPEST 12.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
70% road with cycle lane · 19% main road · 6% quiet street · 3% minor road
Main roads
3.4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
14.3 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
12.7 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 111 (15 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
96% climbing · 1% descending · 3% flat
Steep sections
16.9 km over 5% · 6 km over 8% · 1.3 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmPharmacie Cocolomb · pharmacy · 70 m off route
  2. 0.3 kmCarrefour City · convenience store · 40 m off route
  3. 0.4 kmToilets · on the route
  4. 0.7 kmDrinking water · on the route
  5. 0.8 kmLes 3 elles · bakery · on the route
  6. 9.3 kmToilets · 250 m off route
  7. 15 kmDrinking water · 30 m off route
  8. 17.1 kmToilets · on the route
  9. 18 kmLes Goumandises de l'Ourson · patisserie · 240 m off route
  10. 18 kmDrinking water · 120 m off route
  11. 18.2 kmSherpa Supermarché · convenience store · 150 m off route
  12. 18.2 kmPharmacy · 120 m off route

Worth a stop

  • 0 km — Carousel (attraction)
  • 8.8 km — Chartreuse de Prémol (ruins)

At the start

  • Les 3 Elles · bakery · 40 m
  • La Marmolada · patisserie · 110 m
  • La Marine · café · 110 m
  • La Fondue · restaurant · 30 m
  • Pain et Fromage · convenience store · 30 m

At the finish

  • Easy Rider · restaurant · 150 m
  • Sherpa Supermarché · convenience store · 150 m
  • Le Ch'ti Chamroussien · restaurant · 120 m
  • Tacos avenue · fast food · 140 m
  • La Sandwicherie · fast food · 150 m

Stay after this ride

  • L'Écrin des Neiges Bât A · apartment · 470 m from the finish
  • L'Écrin des Neiges Bât C · apartment · 500 m from the finish
  • L'Écrin des Neiges Bât B · apartment · 490 m from the finish
  • Joubardes C · apartment · 730 m from the finish
  • Joubardes B · apartment · 720 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 18 min

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%

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Patafisik · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Pierre Goiffon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons