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Risoul from Guillestre

Guillestre, 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.

14 km
Distance
894 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
894 m
Distance
14 km
05001,0001,5002,000m0 km51014 km1,873 m · highest, at 13.7 kmStartFinish

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists seeking a steady 13.7 km climb with significant elevation gain of 894 m.

A 13.7 km climb from Guillestre to Risoul in France, gaining 894 m on mostly minor roads.

The route starts in Guillestre at 979 m and climbs 13.1 km gaining 893 m to a top elevation of 1873 m near Risoul. The climb begins just after 0.5 km and stays steep with an average gradient of 6.8% and sections up to 10.7%. The profile features mostly climbing (96%) and very little flat or descending. Almost all the road is paved (99%) and 90% is on minor roads with about 1 km on quiet streets. The longest named road ridden is the D 186 for 9.2 km. There are 9.6 km on roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Places en route include Le Villaret at 2 km, Risoul at 2.2 km, and Gaudissard at 4.8 km. Available facilities near the start include cafés, bakeries, a bar, and water. There is no café, shop, or water for a stretch of 4.5 km from 5.4 to 9.9 km. Water is available at km 5.4 and 9.9. At the finish near Risoul there is a pub, convenience store, and several restaurants. No bail-out points are listed.

Highlights

  • Climb from Guillestre to 1873 m near Risoul
  • Places: Le Villaret, Risoul, Gaudissard
  • Longest climb 13.1 km averaging 6.8%
  • 9.2 km on D 186 road

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Risoul 2.2 km
  2. Gaudissard 4.8 km

On the road

  • Carrefour (Fuel station) 0 km
  • Le Regain (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • Les 3 Frangins (Restaurant) 0 km
  • O'Délices (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Dedans Dehors (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Feuille de Banane (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La Bolée (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • Le catinat fleuri (Restaurant) 0 km
  • La laverie des copains (Café) 0 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Guillestre climb0.5 km13.1 km893 m6.8 %10.7 %1873 m

High point 1873 m at 13.6 km; low point 979 m.

Guillestre climb · starts at 0.5 km

13.1 km at 6.8% · 893 m
1,0001,1001,2001,3001,4001,5001,6001,7001,800m5.0%5.5%7.2%6.5%6.8%7.9%7.0%7.8%8.1%8.3%4.5%0 km12345678910111213.1 km1,873 msteepest 8.8%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
59 min
Best months
Jul to Sep — daily highs of 22–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

  • 4.5 km no café, shop or water from 5.4 to 9.9 km
  • 9.6 km on roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits

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

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Emanuello Brigant · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Hungarian skier · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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