Col de la Lombarde from Isola

Route overview

Cyclists able to tackle a sustained 20 km climb with 1459 m of elevation gain.

A 20.6 km climb from Isola to Col de la Lombarde in France with 1459 m climbing.

The route begins at Isola at 881 m and climbs continuously for 20.4 km to Col de la Lombarde, which is at 2340 m. The average gradient of the climb is 7.2%, with sections reaching up to 14.7% gradient. Over 18 km of the route is on main roads, mostly the M 97 for 13.7 km. The surface is almost entirely paved, with just 2% unpaved sections. Climbing is steady throughout, and 18.3 km of the route are above 5% gradient, including nearly 6 km above 8% and 1.3 km above 10%. The first half contains 53% of the elevation gain. There is a stretch of 15.7 km with no café, shop or water from km 0.2 to km 15.9. At km 0 in Isola there are a bakery and supermarket, plus drinking water and toilets near the start. A bike repair stand is available at 0.1 km. Near the top at km 16 there are another pub and supermarket with water and toilets.

Highlights

• Col de la Lombarde summit at 2340 m
• Steep gradients up to 14.7%
• Long continuous climb of 20.4 km
• Start in Isola with bakery and supermarket

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 28 min

Best months

Jun to Oct — daily highs of 17–26 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 15.7 km without café, shop or water from 0.2 to 15.9 km
• 18.7 km on main roads without a cycle lane
• 17.6 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
• 1.3 km gravel or unpaved surface

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