Col d'Ornon from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Route overview

Cyclists looking for a mid-length climb with 652 m elevation gain.

A 13.5 km climb from Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Col d'Ornon in France gaining 652 m.

Starting in Le Bourg-d'Oisans, the route passes Le Rat at 1.7 km, Fond des Roches at 2.2 km and Petit Vernay at 2.6 km. The main climb begins shortly after 1.5 km and stretches for 12 km ascending 652 m at an average gradient of 5.4%, with sections up to 11.8%. The climb reaches its highest point at 1369 m after 13.5 km. The entire route is paved and mostly on main roads, with 12 km ridden without a cycle lane, including 11 km on roads with posted speed limits of 80 km/h or higher. The longest named road used is the D 526 for 11.3 km. There is a short 1.2 km section with a cycle lane. Facilities along the route include shops, water points, bike shops and toilets near the start with a 5 km stretch without a café or shop from 1.6 to 6.6 km. At the finish near the summit is the Le Chantelouve restaurant. There are bakery and convenience shops near the start and drinking water is available multiple times along the climb. Worth a stop are the ruins of Anciennes ardoisières at 8.1 km and a picnic site at Col d'Ornon near the end. Toilets and a bike shop are available near the start and toilets again near the climb summit.

Highlights

• Climb averaging 5.4% over 12 km
• Col d'Ornon picnic site at 13.5 km
• Anciennes ardoisières ruins at 8.1 km
• Le Chantelouve restaurant at the finish

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

58 min

Know before you go

• 5 km without café or shop between 1.6 and 6.6 km
• 12 km on main roads without cycle lane
• 11 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.