Road · France
Rampe de Laffrey from Vizille
A mountainous 6 km road cycling route from Vizille through Montalay, Notre-Dame-de-Mésage and Saint-Sauveur, with 512 m of climbing over the Vizille climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Elevation gain
- 512 m
- Riding time
- 26 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- May to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Vizille
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 512 m
- 6 km
Route description
- Vizille
- Vizille climb
- Montalay
- Notre-Dame-de-Mésage
- Saint-Sauveur
- Saint-Pierre-de-Mésage
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Vizille climb (5.6 km at 9.2 %).
- Tops out at 793 m, 6.1 km in.
Highlights
- Rampe de Laffrey climb
- Start town Vizille facilities
- Average gradient 9.2%
- Top elevation 793 m
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vizille climb | 0.5 km | 5.6 km · 511 m · 9.2 % · max 12 % | 5.6 km · 511 m · 9.2 % | 793 m |
Vizille climb · full ascent, starts at 0.5 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
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
