Cycling in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Climbing from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Col de la Croix de Fer includes a steep 12.8 km ascent with gradients peaking at 33.6%.

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Routes: 42 km
In total: 26 km
Longest ride: 1,624 m
Most climbing

Rides in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Road · From the map · France
Col de la Croix de Fer from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France
26 km1,624 m ↑HardGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · France
La Toussuire from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, France
16 km1,121 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026

Riding in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

High point: 2,063 m on Col de la Croix de Fer from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Climbs: 3 named climbs · 3 ascents of 500 m or more

When to ride in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Oct.

7°-2°J13

10°0°F12

11°2°M15

14°5°A14

18°8°M20

24°13°J21

27°15°J17

26°15°A15

22°11°S14

18°7°O13

12°2°N13

9°-1°D13

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 7 km/h from the S

Cycling guide to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne serves as the start for a demanding 25.6 km ride up to Col de la Croix de Fer, passing through numerous villages and hamlets including Saint-Pancrace, Saint-Jean-d'Arves, and Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves. The biggest climb begins 1.9 km into the route, stretching 12.8 km with an elevation gain of 956 m and an average gradient of 7.5%. This climb reaches a high point of 1551 m, while the overall highest point on the route is 2063 m. The surface is mostly paved, with 93% asphalt and small sections (6%) of gravel or unpaved roads. The majority of the ride features 11.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes, and only 0.1 km of cycle paths. There is one railway station near the route, and riders should note a longest service-free stretch of 11.7 km.

Terrain

The terrain features a significant mountain climb starting just under 2 km from the start, with gradients averaging 7.5% and peaking at a very steep 33.6%. The highest point of the route reaches 2063 m, making it predominantly mountainous.