Col du Granon from Saint-Chaffrey

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists prepared for a steep, sustained climb of over 1000 m elevation gain in 12 km.

Col du Granon from Saint-Chaffrey is a 12.2 km point-to-point climb in France with 1048 m elevation gain.

Starting near Saint-Chaffrey, the route begins at 1355 m and climbs 11.8 km with an average gradient of 8.9%, reaching a height of 2403 m at the Col du Granon. The climb features sustained gradients with 11.3 km over 5% and 9.9 km over 8%, including 2.2 km exceeding 10% gradient. The road surface is mostly paved (95%) with a small section of gravel (5%). It is primarily on minor roads (88%) with some riding on a road with a cycle lane (6%). The longest stretch covers 9.8 km on the D 234t road. Along the route, there is a long section of 10.3 km from km 1.8 to 12.1 without a café, shop, or water stop. Services near the start include the Biocoop supermarket and the Chez Puy pub close to the route. Drinking water is available near km 0.9, and toilets near km 1.6 and at the summit. At the summit, there is the Buvette du Granon restaurant just off-route.

Highlights

• 11.8 km climb to 2403 m
• Average gradient 8.9% with max 11.2%
• Longest named road D 234t for 9.8 km
• Services at start and Buvette du Granon restaurant at finish

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

52 min

Best months

Jul to Sep — daily highs of 19–25 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 10.3 km without café, shop or water from km 1.8 to 12.1
• 2.2 km with gradients over 10%
• 5% gravel surface section

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