Rampe de Laffrey from Vizille

Vizille, 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.

6 km
Distance: 512 m
Elevation gain: Easy
Difficulty: Paved
Surface

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Sujet : Leducq, André (1904-1980) Coureurs cyclistes Tour de France (course cycliste) Laffrey (Isère, France) Référence bibliographique : Rol, 130764 Appartient à l’ensemble documentaire : Pho20Rol Ap — Photo: Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent: 512 m
Distance: 6 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders seeking a short but very steep climb with over 500 m elevation gain.

6.1 km climb on N 85 from Vizille, France, gaining 512 m elevation.

The route starts just outside Vizille and immediately begins the Rampe de Laffrey climb at 0.5 km. It ascends 511 m over 5.6 km, with an average gradient of 9.2% and a maximum of 12%, reaching 793 m at the finish. The steepest 500 m section near the start hits 18.7%. Almost all the route is on main roads, predominantly the N 85 for 5.5 km, and fully paved. Cycle lanes are absent along 6 km of main road. Facilities including shops, cafés, and water are available at the start of the route in Vizille, notably a bakery, market, bike rental and toilets within 0.2 km. After 2.1 km there is a 4 km stretch without café, shop, or water. No eateries or shelters are listed at the top or along the climb.

Highlights

Rampe de Laffrey climb
Start town Vizille facilities
Average gradient 9.2%
Top elevation 793 m

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

Climb	Starts at	Length	Gain	Average	Max	Top
Vizille climb	0.5 km	5.6 km	511 m	9.2 %	12 %	793 m

High point 793 m at 6.1 km; low point 281 m.

Vizille climb · starts at 0.5 km

5.6 km at 9.2% · 511 m

< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads: 98% main road
Main roads: 6 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Main roads used: N 85 (6 km)
Surface: Paved throughout
Gradient: 92% climbing · 2% descending · 7% flat
Steep sections: 5.4 km over 5% · 5.1 km over 8% · 1.4 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 18.7% at 0 km

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

0.1 kmLe Gavroche · bakery · on the route
0.1 kmToilets · 60 m off route
0.2 kmMarché du Château · market · 50 m off route
0.2 kmDrinking water · 60 m off route
0.2 kmmvélo+ vizille · bike rental · 40 m off route
0.2 kmPharmacie du château · pharmacy · on the route

Worth a stop

0.2 km — Château de Vizille (castle)

At the start

Le Gavroche · bakery · 50 m
Ancien Bar de la Paix · café · 170 m
Houmous & Curry · restaurant · 60 m
Relais du Château · restaurant · 30 m
Marché du Château · market · 100 m

Stay after this ride

Hôtel des Touristes · hotel · 1.5 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface: Paved
Route shape: Point to point
Riding time: 26 min

Know before you go

6 km on main roads without cycle lane
4 km without café, shop or water from km 2.1 to 6.1
Steepest 500 m section at 18.7% near start

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Mairie de Notre Dame de Mésage · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: François GOGLINS · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons