Chamrousse from Uriage-les-Bains

Route overview

Suited for riders prepared for a sustained 18 km climb with 1309 m of elevation gain.

Climb 18.2 km from Uriage-les-Bains to Chamrousse in France gaining 1309 m.

This 18.2 km route starts near Uriage-les-Bains at an elevation of 414 m and climbs to Chamrousse at 1723 m, gaining 1309 m with an average gradient of 7.5% over 17.4 km. The route predominantly ascends, with 96% climbing and only 1% descending, and includes 16.9 km above 5% gradient, 6 km above 8%, and 1.3 km above 10%. The climb begins at about 0.7 km and continues steadily to the summit. The road is mainly paved (98%), with a small 2% of gravel or unpaved surface. The majority of the ride is on roads with cycle lanes (12.7 km), including 15.4 km on the D 111 road, with some main road sections without a cycle lane covering 3.4 km. The route has 14.3 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more. At the start, several food and drink options include bakeries, cafés, restaurants, and convenience stores. Along the route, the longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 14.2 km from 0.8 km to 15 km, so planning stops accordingly is advisable. Facilities such as toilets and drinking water are available near the start and at points along the route including around 15 km and near the finish. At the finish in Chamrousse, there are several restaurants and a convenience store. Nearby points of interest include a carousel near the start and ruins of the Chartreuse de Prémol around 8.8 km into the ride.

Highlights

• Climb gains 1305 m at 7.5% average gradient
• 15.4 km on D 111 road
• Longest stretch without cafe or water: 14.2 km
• Peak elevation 1723 m at Chamrousse

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 18 min

Best months

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

Know before you go

• 14.2 km without cafe, shop or water from 0.8 km to 15 km
• 3.4 km on main roads without cycle lane
• 14.3 km on roads with 80 km/h or more speed limit
• Steep gradients: 16.9 km over 5%, 6 km over 8%, 1.3 km over 10%

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