Col de la Loze from Méribel

Route overview

Riders looking for a steep and sustained climb of 11 km with over 800 m elevation gain.

An 11.1 km climb from Méribel to Col de la Loze in France with 823 m elevation gain.

The route starts in Méribel and passes through Meribel-les-Allues at 1.2 km, Morel at 2.4 km, and Belvedere at 4.4 km. The main climb begins at 1.1 km and extends for 9.9 km, gaining 819 m at an average gradient of 8.3%, reaching a maximum gradient of 12.3%. The ascent finishes at 2266 m elevation around 11 km. The road surface is mostly paved (95%) with a small proportion of gravel and unmapped sections. The route uses mainly minor roads (57%) and quiet streets (30%) with some cycle paths and paths. The longest paved named road section is Route du Col de la Loze for 6.5 km. Around the start, there are cafés, restaurants, a bakery, pubs, and bars. Food and drink options include a crêperie near 0.6 km and restaurant Les Rhododendrons near 7.2 km. There are supermarkets and toilets within reach, but no water or bike shops recorded. Gradient-wise, 89% of the route is climbing with only 1% descending and 10% flat. The climb includes 9.6 km above 5% gradient, 5.4 km above 8%, and 2.1 km above 10%. The final peaks near the road are Rocher de la Loze at 2527 m near 10.5 km and Sommet des Lanches at 2307 m at 11 km, which is also identified as worth a stop.

Highlights

• Col de la Loze summit at 2266 m
• Rocher de la Loze peak at 2527 m
• Sommet des Lanches peak at 2307 m
• Route du Col de la Loze for 6.5 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

48 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–21 °C in those months

Know before you go

• Longest stretch with no café, shop or water: 2.2 km from km 8.8 to 11
• 4% gravel or unpaved surface
• 2.1 km above 10% gradient

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