Avoriaz from Morzine

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a short but very steep climb with significant sustained gradients.

A 14.5 km ride from Morzine with 913 m climbing to Avoriaz, France.

The route starts at Morzine and climbs steadily with two main climbs. The first climb begins at 2.5 km, running for 2.5 km with a gain of 140 m at an average gradient of 5.6% to 1082 m. The second, longer climb starts at 5.8 km over 7.8 km with a gain of 767 m, averaging 9.8% and reaching a maximum gradient of 21.1%, topping out at 1855 m near the finish at Avoriaz. Most of the route (82%) is paved, with 17% gravel or unpaved and 1% unmapped. The road types include 52% on minor roads, 16% on quiet streets, 14% on roads with cycle lanes, 13% on paths, and 5% on tracks. It follows the D 228 for 9.4 km. There is 3.3 km on fast roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. Climbing accounts for 73% of the ride, with 8.8 km over 5% gradient and 2.5 km over 10%. Descents are shorter, with the longest descent being 1.8 km starting early in the ride.

Highlights

• Avoriaz summit at 1855 m
• Steep gradient up to 21.1%
• Cascade d'Ardent viewpoint near 7.9 km
• D 228 road for 9.4 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 02 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 18–23 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 3.3 km on fast roads (80 km/h+)
• Gravel or unpaved sections 17%
• Longest stretch without cafe/shop or water 2.5 km from 2.4 to 4.9 km

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