Col de la Madeleine from La Chambre via Montgellafrey

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4.6 18 reviews | Statistics | 22 photos

1305

difficulty points

7.7%

avg. gradient

13.4%

steepest 100 meters

19.6km

length

1520m

total ascent

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Col de la Madeleine from La Chambre via Montgellafrey is a climb in the region La Maurienne. It is 19.6km long and bridges 1520 vertical meters with an average gradient of 7.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1305. The top of the ascent is located at 1993 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 18 reviews of this climb and uploaded 22 photos.

Road name: D213, D76, D213

5.0 by Rodzjer

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Superb climb, great views from the top all directions. Fairly even, not the most difficult in the area. A must-do though!... read more

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Col de la Madeleine from La Chambre via Montgellafrey

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Statistics

Col de la Madeleine from La Chambre via Montgellafrey This climb	La Maurienne 86 climbs	French Alps 1846 climbs	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 2817 climbs	Alps 5451 climbs	France 13976 climbs	Europe 50503 climbs
Difficulty points 1305 HC	rank 3 19% easier than Col du Galibier	rank 12 20% easier than La Parrière from Grand-Aigueblanche	rank 11 20% easier than La Parrière from Grand-Aigueblanche	rank 162 57% easier than Pozza San Glisente / Dos dell'Asino from Esine	rank 15 20% easier than La Parrière from Grand-Aigueblanche	rank 252 57% easier than Pozza San Glisente / Dos dell'Asino from Esine
Average gradient 7.7%	rank 28 26% less steep than Chalet de Chantonvent from Aussois	rank 408 59% less steep than Route des Golettes from Les Golettes / Sallanches	rank 543 59% less steep than Route des Golettes from Les Golettes / Sallanches	rank 1976 71% less steep than Muro di Cassone	rank 2200 61% less steep than Sente de la Butte à Doineau from Jouy-en-Josas	rank 8406 74% less steep than Calçada do Rêgo Lameiro
Length 19.6km	rank 6 44% shorter than Col du Galibier	rank 90 59% shorter than Col de l'Iséran	rank 85 59% shorter than Col de l'Iséran	rank 343 66% shorter than Colle della Maddalena from Borgo San Dalmazzo	rank 196 59% shorter than Col de l'Iséran	rank 1063 69% shorter than Transfăgărășan from Căpățânenii Pământeni
Total ascent 1520m	rank 4 27% less ascent than Col du Galibier	rank 22 27% less ascent than Col du Galibier	rank 16 27% less ascent than Col du Galibier	rank 93 28% less ascent than Colle del Nivolet	rank 24 27% less ascent than Col du Galibier	rank 204 45% less ascent than Pico Veleta / Alto de la Sierra Nevada

Classification

Famous climb

Beautiful scenery

Hidden gem

16 hairpin turns

Road surface condition

36% 64% 0%

Based on 14 votes

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Traffic

67% 20% 13%

Based on 15 votes

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Climbing times

7 km/h	02:48:21
11 km/h	01:47:07
15 km/h	01:18:33
19 km/h	01:02:01

Reviews (18)

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Rodzjer

2 Mo 5.0 02:06:19 (9.3km/h)

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Superb climb, great views from the top all directions.
Fairly even, not the most difficult in the area. A must-do though!

Pubquizclub

11 Mo 5.0

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Am doing it now, three km to the top. WHAT a beautiful climb! Little traffic, beautiful views and fine asphalt.

jurgend

2 y 5.0

The views at the top are are breathtaking !
When taking this from La Chambre via Montgellafrey the road on the Montgellafrey is ok but with long stretches that have a lot of fine grit on the asphalt. There's one small section with the right side of the road collapsed, narrow road. But this section was extremely quite, barely encountered any cars or motorcycles.
Once at the ski station where you join the 'route du col de la madeleine' the road is much wider and cleaner.
The Montgellafrey when descending is to be taken with caution !!! due to all the grit on the road.

Cyclauvergne

2 y 4.0

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In reality the maximum slope is 17％ on a short portion, not helped by a surface that suffered this winter, I am housed in the kilometre 4 and for the blow, the slope overhangs the chalet, To descend very carefully (I did it downhill), Otherwise it's calm and it calms a blow, word of mountain man (I am from the country of Volcanoes).

arnout09

2 y 4.0

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Very special climb that knows no stopping. Don't expect any alternating parts where you can get to: it is a continuous climb. My experience was not too good, because this was the final climb of the day with a hunger pangs at the last minute after Col de la Croix-de-Fer and a long detour.

Kevin +

3 y 5.0

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In June 2021 I chose the most difficult version of the Madeleine, the one starting from Montgellafrey. After having climbed first Lacets de Montvernier and then Col de Chaussy, this Madeleine was one big calvary. With a temperature above 30 degrees and hardly any shade on the flanks, the climb was a piece of cake. The steep pentagons follow each other in quick succession. Rarely have I been so happy to reach the top.

davidof

1 y

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There's a worse way, the route via Lac du Loup, perfectly possible with a road bike, see photo.

JamieM +

3 y 4.0

A long climb where you just need to get into a rhythm and and crack on. pretty steady, and pleasant roads, but not what I'd call a stunning climb. Great views towards the top though, where it is more exposed, and a little cafe at the top for a hot chocolate - it was pretty dam cold when i went up!

Fantastic descent on the other side as i rode towards Albertville. Quiet road and just stunning. One of the best descents i've done.

keniske +

3 y 4.0

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Very tight climb where you can hold a nice pace from beginning to end but there are nicer mountains in the area
Glandon,Galibier,Lacets...

Jozef-Kempen +

3 y 5.0

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Lots of tourists but the road up is not very busy. So it is pleasant to cycle up, if you do not suffer from back pain as I did. Not an easy climb but beautiful.

guus

5 y

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A beautiful climb. I did it via the D 213. The roads are good. Much less traffic than for example the Telegraph/Galibier. In my opinion, this col is very doable. The qualification 'No. 2' of France, I can not quite place. Possibly because you almost always climb? (The col d'Isolan is in my opinion more of a col that should be high on the list). Anyway: the Col de la Madeleine is a f a n t a s t i c a l climb!

Richard Vrieling

5 y

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On the first day of a three-day cycling trip, we did the Lacets de Montvernier, the Chaussy and the Madeleine. These were also my first kilometres in high mountains, a category 2 mountain was the toughest I have done so far.
It's a busy road for quite a long time, but from the ski village onwards, it gets a bit quieter. I had continuous tension on my legs and cramped for the first time 3 km before the summit. Nevertheless, I did manage to make it to the top and had a nice sit on the terrace there before the descent started again. The start might be a bit boring and that doesn't help when you are toiling hard, because you have a little less distraction from the beautiful scenery. In that respect, the Glandon might be prettier. But for me a nice experience and a must if you are cycling in this area.

Marten

7 y

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I really didn't find the Madeleine that special. It was tough, but wasn't really beautiful until the last 4 km. Lots of cars, big roads and nothing special. If you have to choose, I would rather go for the Galibier, the Croix de Fer or La Chaussey.

Maglia_Rosa

3 y

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I think this is the climb via the D213.
If you drive the climb referred to here, you will hardly encounter any traffic in the 14km to Saint Francois Longchamp.

Rudi

8 y

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Today I had my hazing with regards to cycling alpine cols. Until today I'd only 'climbed' in the hills of Limburg and the Belgian Ardennes. I was looking forward to it but in the end it wasn't that bad. Buffeting in the morning sun and enjoying the stunning views during the climb. Stopping now and then at a water point to fill your water bottle. This climb is definitely worth repeating.

Paul

9 y

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Is really very heavy climb! You do not get a moment to recover, continuously between 7 and 10%.

Willy

9 y

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Tristan Hofman challenge on 24 June 2016 will climb the mountain you can sign up for this, you must get €500.00 in sponsorship money together this comes in favor of Kanjers voor Kanjers, this is a good cause!

anneke

9 y

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I've never been there let alone cycled up this mountain.
but somehow I find this such a fascinating mountain.
I'm glad every honor that it is included in the route