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Mont Revard from Aix-les-Bains

Aix-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.

19 km
Distance
1,233 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,233 m
Distance
19 km
05001,0001,5002,000m0 km5101519 km1,527 m · highest, at 19.1 kmStartFinish

Route overview

This route suits riders looking for a sustained climb of 19.1 km with significant elevation gain of 1233 m.

19.1 km climb of Mont Revard from Aix-les-Bains with 1233 m gain in France.

This route starts in Aix-les-Bains at 294 m elevation and climbs 19.1 km to Mont Revard at 1527 m, gaining 1233 m with an average gradient of 6.5% and max gradient of 9.8%. Almost all the route is climbing, with a steady incline over 16 km and some sections above 8%. The surface is almost entirely paved (98%) with only 2% gravel or unpaved. About 74% of the route is on main roads, notably 14 km on the D 913, all without cycle lanes. Minor roads and quiet streets make up the rest.

Highlights

  • Mont Revard summit at 1527 m
  • Longest main road section: 14 km on D 913
  • Belvédère viewpoints at km 0.1 and km 19.1
  • Average gradient 6.5% over 19.1 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Chatenod 3.1 km
  2. Les Charmettes 3.3 km
  3. Les Bartelins 3.5 km
  4. Champ Parroux 3.5 km
  5. Les Cendres 3.8 km
  6. Pugny-Chatenod 4 km
  7. Bayard 4.5 km
  8. Trévignin 5.5 km
  9. Verlioz 5.7 km
  10. Les Laurendons 6.3 km
  11. Le Nandrion 6.4 km
  12. Saint-Victor 6.8 km
  13. Véniper 7.4 km

On the road

  • La Quimpéroise (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Restaurant 0 km
  • Le Lotus Blanc (Café) 0 km
  • L'Arbre à Palabres (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Cantine A Papa (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Le Campa (Restaurant) 0 km
  • L'Ecuelle (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Le Passé (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Crêperie des Alpes (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Causette (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • Restaurant 0 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Mont Revard0 km19.1 km1233 m6.5 %9.8 %1527 m

High point 1527 m at 19.1 km; low point 294 m. Passes beneath La Tour des Ébats, La Tour de L'Angle Est, Molard de la Gaillarde.

Mont Revard · starts at 0 km

19 km at 6.5% · 1233 m
4006008001,0001,2001,400m7.3%6.3%2.9%7.0%8.2%7.9%7.4%7.3%7.4%7.8%5.5%8.0%5.4%6.4%4.2%6.3%0 km123456789101112131415161718.9 km1,526 msteepest 8.2%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 22 min
Best months
Apr to Oct — daily highs of 17–28 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 5.2 km stretch without café, shop or water from km 0.1 to 5.3
  • 14.2 km on main roads without cycle lane
  • 3.1 km with gradient over 8%
  • 0.3 km max gradient 9.8%

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Agence Rol · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Agence Rol. Agence photographique (commanditaire) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons