Col du Télégraphe from Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a 12.7 km climb with 840 m elevation gain.

12.7 km climb from Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne to Col du Télégraphe, gaining 840 m.

This route starts near Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne, climbing steadily over 12.7 km to Col du Télégraphe at 1564 m. The climb begins at around 0.7 km, covering 11.9 km with an average gradient of 7% and a maximum of 9.7%. Elevation rises from 724 m at the lowest point near the start to the top. The road surface is 98% paved, with 2% gravel or unpaved. The route mainly follows the D 902, a main road on which 11.8 km are ridden, mostly without cycle lanes. There are 10.6 km of roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The profile is mostly climbing: 94% of the route ascends, with over 11 km above 5% gradient including nearly 4 km above 8%. Facilities near the start in Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne include a bakery at 0.5 km, a supermarket and bike shop at 0.3 km, water points at 0.5 km and 5.6 km, and toilets at 1.4 km. The longest stretch without café, shop or water lasts 7 km between km 5.6 and 12.6. At the top, a restaurant and water are located at 12.6 km. A bailout point exists as a station at 0.3 km.

Highlights

• Col du Télégraphe summit at 1564 m
• Steady climb with avg 7% gradient
• Longest named road on D 902 (11.8 km)
• Bakery near start, restaurant at top

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

54 min

Best months

Jun to Oct — daily highs of 17–26 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 7 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from km 5.6
• 11.8 km on main roads without cycle lanes
• 10.6 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or more

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