Col du Glandon from Saint-Étienne-de-Cuines
- 20 km
- 1,428 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 1,428 m
- 20 km
Route overview
This climb suits cyclists prepared for a long, sustained ascent with over 1400 m of climbing in 20 km.
Col du Glandon climb from Saint-Étienne-de-Cuines, France, 20.1 km with 1428 m ascent.
The ride starts at Saint-Étienne-de-Cuines (489 m) and climbs steadily up to Saint-Colomban-des-Villards at 9.6 km, gaining 610 m over 8.7 km at an average 7% gradient. This initial section runs mostly on the D 927 main road, which has no cycle lanes for 18.6 km and includes 7.2 km of roads with 80 km/h+ speed limits. Beyond Saint-Colomban-des-Villards, the climb continues for 10.4 km, gaining 817 m at an average 7.8% gradient with pitches up to 11.7% to reach the summit at 1917 m near Le Carrelet peak. Almost the entire route is on paved roads, with only 1% unpaved surface. After the village of Les Moulins at 11.6 km, there is a long 7.9 km stretch without cafés, shops or water until the summit. There are five places to refuel along the way, including a restaurant off-route near the start and another near 10 km. Drinking water is available near the start, at 3.1 km and at 11.6 km. A bailout point is available at Saint-Avre - La Chambre station, about 1.5 km off route near the start. The route passes under the 1700 m L'Ormet peak around 11.8 km and finishes near the Col du Glandon restaurant at the summit. The climb features sustained gradients with 17.3 km over 5% and 6.9 km above 8%, including almost 2 km above 10%.
Highlights
- Climb of Col du Glandon summit at 1917 m
- Village of Saint-Colomban-des-Villards at 9.6 km
- Under peak L'Ormet at 11.8 km
- Almost 20 km ascent starting from 489 m
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Étienne-de-Cuines climb | 0 km | 8.7 km | 610 m | 7 % | 9 % | 1099 m |
| Nanchenu climb | 9.4 km | 10.4 km | 817 m | 7.8 % | 11.7 % | 1917 m |
Saint-Étienne-de-Cuines climb · starts at 0 km
Nanchenu climb · starts at 9.4 km
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 26 min
- May to Oct — daily highs of 18–26 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 7.9 km without café, shop or water from 11.9 km
- 18.6 km on main roads without cycle lanes
- 7.2 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limit
- 1.9 km climbing at over 10% gradient