Courchevel from Moûtiers

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists ready for a tough, sustained climb over 23.6 km with 1351 m elevation gain.

A 23.6 km climb from Moûtiers to Courchevel in France, gaining 1351 m on mainly paved roads.

This point-to-point ride starts at Moûtiers (481 m) and climbs 1351 m to Courchevel (1752 m) over 23.6 km. The route features two main climbs: the first 3.7 km averaging 4.9% gradient with a max of 8.3%, and a longer 17.5 km section averaging 6.7% with max gradients reaching 13.1%. The majority of climbing (88%) is concentrated on 16 km above 5% gradient. The surface is 99% paved with just 1% unpaved. The route includes 61% main roads, 26% minor roads, and 12% quiet streets. Notably, 14.2 km are on main roads without a cycle lane, mainly on D 91a (10.9 km) and D 915 (3.7 km). The longest descent covers 1.3 km starting near 4.4 km. Water and food are available periodically, with no café, shop, or water between 1.6 km and 5.6 km (4 km stretch). Amenities include several bakeries, restaurants, convenience stores and petrol stations at various points along the way. Moûtiers offers bakery, restaurants, and a train station for bailout. Courchevel finish offers bakery, restaurants, supermarket, pharmacy, and bike shops. Toilets are spaced along the route at 0.4, 6.3, 17.8 and 23.4 km.

Highlights

• Climb to Courchevel reaching 1752 m
• D 91a road for 10.9 km
• Longest descent 1.3 km at km 4.4
• Four cafés and shops spread along route

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 41 min

Best months

May to Oct — daily highs of 19–27 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 14.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane
• 4 km with no café, shop or water between 1.6 km and 5.6 km
• Steep gradients up to 13.1% over 17.5 km

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