Signal de Bisanne from Villard-sur-Doron
- 12 km
- 1,196 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,196 m
- 12 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists seeking a short but very steep mountain climb with significant elevation gain.
11.9 km climb to Signal de Bisanne from Villard-sur-Doron in France with 1196 m elevation gain.
The route starts at Villard-sur-Doron at 731 m and climbs steadily for 11.9 km to the summit of Signal de Bisanne at 1927 m. The average gradient is 10.1%, with a maximum of 20.4%, making this a very steep ascent throughout. Almost the entire climb is uphill (99%), with 11.5 km above 5% gradient and 5.5 km above 10% gradient. The latter half contains most of the elevation gain as only 43% of the climbing occurs in the first half. The road surface is mainly paved (95%) with a minor 5% gravel or unpaved section. Most of the ride (94%) is on minor roads, including riding 6.5 km on the D 123. From 0.4 km to 7.7 km there is a long 7.3 km stretch without any cafés, shops, or water points. A supermarket and petrol station named Intermarché lie near the start at 0.4 km. There are toilets available at 7.7 km and a restaurant called Le Panoramique 2000 near the finish. Mont Bisanne is a significant peak just 15 m off the route at the summit. Riders can find places to stay and refuel along the climb but should plan carefully due to the long section without amenities.
Highlights
- Climb to Signal de Bisanne summit at 1927 m
- Steep average gradient of 10.1% with max 20.4%
- Long 7.3 km stretch without cafés or water
- Route mainly on minor roads including D 123
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villard-sur-Doron climb | 0 km | 11.9 km | 1195 m | 10.1 % | 20.4 % | 1927 m |
Villard-sur-Doron climb · starts at 0 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 94% minor road
- Main roads used
- D 123 (7 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
- Steep sections
- 11.5 km over 5% · 10 km over 8% · 5.5 km over 10%
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route
- 0.4 kmIntermarché · supermarket · 330 m off route
- 7.7 kmToilets · 80 m off route
- 11.7 kmLe Panoramique 2000 · restaurant · 80 m off route
Worth a stop
- 11.9 km — Mont Bisanne (peak, 1944 m)
At the start
- Intermarché · supermarket · 480 m
At the finish
- Le Panoramique 2000 · restaurant · 170 m
- Le Casse Croûte du Pachon · restaurant · 640 m
Stay after this ride
- Residence le Hameau du Beaufortain · apartment · 2.0 km from the finish
- Le Caribou · hotel · 2.5 km from the finish
- XXL Locations · apartment · 2.7 km from the finish
- Le Calgary · hotel · 2.7 km from the finish
- Les chalets d'émeraude · hotel · 3.0 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 51 min
Know before you go
- 7.3 km stretch without café, shop or water from km 0.4 to km 7.7
- 5% gravel or unpaved surface
- Steep gradients up to 20.4%
- 6.5 km on D 123 minor road