Les Deux Alpes from Le Bourg-d'Oisans

Route overview

Cyclists suited to a steep, sustained 18.7 km climb with significant elevation gain.

18.7 km climb from Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Les Deux Alpes, gaining 961 m elevation.

Starting in Le Bourg-d'Oisans at 719 m elevation, the route heads past Le Vernis and Les Alberges. The main climb begins at Les Alberges (km 4.5) and continues for 13.2 km with 924 m of gain, averaging 7% and maxing at 18%. The road ascends to 1659 m near Les Deux Alpes. The surface is mostly paved (97%) with a small gravel section (3%). The ride includes 7.3 km on roads with cycle lanes, 5.6 km on minor roads, and 4.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes. Main roads ridden include D 1091 for 6.5 km, D 220, and D 213 each for 4.8 km. The profile has 67% climbing, 31% flat, and 2% descending, with nearly 10 km over 5% gradient and about 2 km over 10%. Cyclists can find food, water, shops, and bike shops at the start and finish. After 7.4 km, there is a 9.6 km stretch without shops, cafés, or water. The route passes near the peak Le Moutet about 11.5 km in and finishes at Les Deux Alpes. Toilets and bike shops are available near the start and the finish. The route includes paved surfaces, some stretches with cycle lanes, but also a few fast main roads.

Highlights

• Climb averages 7%, max 18% gradient
• Passes near Le Moutet (1175 m) at 11.5 km
• Longest no café or water stretch: 9.6 km (km 7.4 to 17)
• Finishes at Les Deux Alpes (1659 m)

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 20 min

Know before you go

• 9.6 km without café, shop or water from 7.4 km
• 4.3 km on main roads without cycle lane
• 4.8 km on roads with 80 km/h+ limits
• Maximum gradient reaches 18%

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