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Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice

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22 reviews | Elevation profile | 51 photos
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Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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Difficulty points 651
Length 29.8 km
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest 100 metres 6%
Total ascent 1378 m

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Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 29.8 km long and bridges 1378 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 651. The top of the ascent is located at 2189 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 22 reviews of this climb and uploaded 51 photos.

Road names: D 1090, Route du Petit Saint-Bernard, Route du Petit Saint-Bernard, Route du Petit Saint-Bernard, D 1090, D 1090, D 1090, D 1090 & Route du Col du Petit Saint-Bernard

This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
French side of the literally cross-border pass, connecting the Isère valley with Italian Aosta valley, cycled up on an early Wednesday morning (August 2022). Opted for, the also signposted, classic D1090 route where from the start white-yellow kilometre markers with cycling info (distance to summit / % next km. / altitude) are present. You climb hairpin-like up the green valley flank with panoramic views of Bourg St. Maurice and its surroundings. After cycling through ugly ski village La Ros... read more

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Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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Reviews (22)

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aliasfred
5 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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It's the most regular pass I've ever climbed. The summit is sublime and the view over the valley is worth the diversions.

C’est le col le plus régulier que j’ai fait. Le sommet est sublime et la vue sur la vallée vaut le détour

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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Seb38
8 Mo 5.0
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An exceptional pass that is a pleasure to climb. The views are superb all the way up and at the summit. The very long slope is smooth and rolling. The road is wide and has a very good surface, except for a few short sections that are more damaged. Traffic can be heavy as this is a famous border pass with Italy. At the summit you can hear and see many marmots and the Mont Blanc massif.

Col exceptionnel qui est très plaisant à gravir. La vue est superbe tout au long de l'ascension ainsi qu'au sommet. Sa très longue pente est régulière et roulante. La route est large avec un très bon revêtement, sauf quelques courts passages plus abîmés. La circulation peut être importante car c'est un col frontière avec l'Italie très réputé. Au sommet on peut entendre et apercevoir de nombreuses marmottes ainsi que le massif du Mont Blanc.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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Raphael_Bougard
9 Mo 5.0
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What can I say about this pass except that it's superb.
The gradients are always smooth and steady and the views are magnificent. The arrival at the summit in this sort of valley is magnificent and the descent back down allows you to measure the length of what you've just climbed.

Que dire de ce col a part qu’il est superbe.
Les pourcentages sont toujours roulants et réguliers et la vue est magnifique. L’arrivée jusqu’au sommet dans cette sorte de vallée est magnifique et la descente de retour vous permet de mesurer la longueur de ce que vous venez de gravir.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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gaugau7
9 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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A very gentle climb, but the difficulty lies mainly in its length! I did it with my 10-year-old son, without any real difficulty for him. The road is good, but unfortunately there is quite a lot of traffic...

Une montée très douce, mais dont la difficulté réside surtout dans sa longueur! Je l'ai faite avec mon fils de 10 ans, sans vraie difficulté pour lui. La route est bonne, mais avec pas mal de trafic malheureusement...

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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rutgeranema
10 Mo 5.0
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Divine views on this relatively mild climb. Rarely cycled on such a beautiful part of the world. Highly recommended!

Goddelijke uitzichten op deze relatief milde klim. Zelden op zo'n mooi stukje wereld gefietst. Aanrader!

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eRVe
10 Mo 5.0
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Ascent done on 23 June'25 from B-S-M.
Ideal weather conditions. +/- 25 degrees and at the top still +/- 17 degrees. First climb of my (climbing) holiday in B-S-M so started slowly. Fine, steady climb where you can quickly follow your own rhythm so you have no problems on the nevertheless very long (30 km) climb. At 10 km. from the summit I had to take shelter at a rest area for walkers because a thunderstorm passed by. After 15 min it had passed and I was able to continue. It wasn't worth putting on a rain jacket. On top of the summit, a beautiful view with quite a few sights. Then I rode on to the Italian border. Then drove back down with the sun shining. Definitely recommended!

Beklimming gedaan op 23 juni'25 vanuit B-S-M.
Ideale weersomstandigheden. +/- 25 graden en boven op de top nog +/- 17 graden. De eerste beklimming van mijn (klim)vakantie in B-S-M dus rustig aan gestart. Fijne, gelijkmatige klim waar je snel je eigen ritme kan volgen zodat je geen problemen hebt op de toch zeer lange (30 km) beklimming. Op 10 km. van de top toch heel even moeten gaan schuilen op een rustplaats voor wandelaars omdat er een onweer passeerde. Na 15 min. was die voorbij en kon ik weer verder rijden. Het was de moeite niet om een regenvestje aan te trekken. Boven op de top een prachtig uitzicht met toch wel een aantal bezienswaardigheden. Dan ook maar eventjes verder gereden tot aan de grens van Italië. Vervolgens met het zonnetje weer terug naar beneden gereden. Zeker een aanrader!

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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Baardie
10 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app
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Great climb to start with in this area! Steady around 5%. Last part after La Rosière can be very tough due to headwind. I had tailwind so doable. Sometimes beautiful views on top! Pasta in Italy poles it off 👍

Prima klim om mee te beginnen in dit gebied! Gestaag rond de 5%. Laatste stuk na La Rosière kan erg pittig zijn vanwege tegenwind. Ik had wind in de rug dus goed te doen. Soms mooie vergezichten bovenop! Pasta in Italië paalt het af 👍

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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cv93
10 Mo 4.0
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A long but steady climb, perfect for those who like to pedal without too many hard climbs. The views are splendid, especially as you gain altitude. Despite its length, it is never overly demanding and allows you to fully enjoy the scenery. Ideal for a quiet day of cycling.

Una salita lunga ma regolare, perfetta per chi ama pedalare senza strappi troppo duri. I panorami sono splendidi, soprattutto man mano che si prende quota. Nonostante la lunghezza, non è mai eccessivamente impegnativa e permette di godersi appieno il paesaggio. Ideale per una giornata di ciclismo in totale tranquillità.

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Fedebici
10 Mo 5.0
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I don't often rate top marks but in this case I would say necessarily. For the view? Absolutely not. It's not bad at all but for the incredible constancy and pace that this long climb gives you. In the first 20 km only 3 km are not at 5 but at 4%. Everyone tackles it as they can with the countdown to the summit signalling and helping. It can be done in a seated push or by managing with agile ratios. So the panorama is not exceptional, the traffic bearable, the surface excellent. But I'd say the perfect climb for training

Non valuto frequentemente con il massimo punteggio ma in questo caso direi per forza. Per il panorama? Assolutamente no. Seppur non è per niente male ma per la incredibile costanza e ritmo che ti regala questa lunga salita. Nei primi 20 km solo 3 km non sono al 5 ma al 4%. Ognuno la affronta come può con il countdown alla cima che segnala e aiuta. Si può fare in spinta da seduti o gestendo con rapporti agili. Quindi il panorama non è eccezionale, il traffico sopportabile, il manto ottimo. Ma direi la salita perfetta x allenarsi

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Bernardonche
11 Mo 3.0 01:32:00 (19.4 km/h)
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Done on 20 June 2025
I set off from Aime to warm up in the cool of the morning, and the pass really begins at Seez, even though we climb a little all the way. There's nothing to say about the gradient, it's very, very even. The road isn't excellent at times, but overall it's fine. In my opinion, the traffic can be very heavy, so you can understand why. The start of the climb is hidden by the forest and the summit is in the mountain pastures. It's beautiful all the way!

The main thing is to manage your ascent well, because it's NEVER hard, just so long... And basically, it's not very interesting because it's very monotonous, but fortunately the scenery is magnificent.

Fait ce 20 juin 2025
Parti de Aime pour m'échauffer dans la fraicheur matinale, le col commence véritablement à Seez même si on monte un peu tout le long. Rien à dire sur le dénivelé, c'est très très régulier. La route n'est pas excellente parfois mais globalement ça va. La circulation peut à mon avis être très dense, comprenez pourquoi. Le début de la montée est cachée par la forêt et le sommet est dans les alpages. C'est beau tout le long!

L'essentiel est de bien gérer son ascension car ce n'est JAMAIS dur mais tellement long... Et dans le fond, ce n'est pas hyper intéressant car c'est très monotone, mais heureusement que les paysages sont magnifiques

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survelo
1 y 4.0

First day open of the season and still impressive walls of snow for several kms near the top made for a really impressive ride. Consistently tough up to La Rosière, the last few kms are an absolute joy, and nice to dip a toe into Italy at the top. Fun to be overtaken at top speed by various riders from Cofidis on the way, Simon Geschke and Guillaume Martin included I think. https://youtu.be/j7QwBWzA6m8

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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mls
1 y 5.0
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Climb done today, in the morning at 9am lots of shade and the whole climb is 5%, what more could you want. In total, 30 km of climbing is obviously a tough undertaking, but very nice climb with good tarmac (can't say the same about the Montvalezan side, drama tarmac with pits and bumps in the descent). Not very busy with traffic along the way, encountered several pro riders. After Rosiere, the views get prettier and prettier. In the descent, grabbing a coffee in La Rosiere (ski village) is also recommended.

Klim vandaag gedaan, in de ochtend om 9 uur veel schaduw en de hele klim is 5%, wat wil je nog meer. In totaal is 30 km klimmen uiteraard een stevige onderneming, maar erg mooie klim met goed asfalt (afdaling naar Sante Foy Tarentaise niet, drama asfalt met putten en hobbels in de afdaling). Onderweg met verkeer niet erg druk, meerdere profrenners tegengekomen. Na Rosiere worden het uitzicht mooier en mooier. In de afdaling even koffie pakken in La Rosiere (skidorp) is ook een aanrader.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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FrostyRemo
1 y 5.0

A lovely chilled out climb with some drizzle to start, up through the clouds, then on to the ski resort La Rosière, above the tree line to the snow banks and the Col.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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JulienWillems
2 y 4.0
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This climb gives 2 options. Via the original road by going straight ahead at the 7th hairpin (approximately), towards Montvalezan (that stretch can also be used as an alternative to the first part of d'Iseran up to Sante Foy-Tarentaise). This variant is shorter and steeper up to Hauteville. Behind Hauteville, the pink road follows until the junction. After the junction, ski village Rosiere soon follows. Don't speed through the village!
The other variant, the runner, is already well described above.

Deze klim geeft 2 mogelijkheden. Via de oorspronkelijke weg door bij de 7e haarspeld (ongeveer) rechtdoor te gaan, richting Montvalezan (dat stuk kan ook gebruikt worden als alternatief voor het eerste deel van d'Iseran tot aan Sante Foy-Tarentaise). Deze variant is korter en tot Hauteville steiler. Achter Hauteville volgt het roze wegdek tot aan de splitsing. Na de splitsing volgt al snel skidorp Rosiere. Niet te hard door het dorp flitsen!
De andere variant, de loper, is hierboven al goed beschreven.

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Rogier
2 y
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Klopt en die klim staat natuurlijk ook gewoon op onze site: https://climbfinder.com/nl/beklimmingen/col-du-petit-saint-bernard-bourg-saint-maurice

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Mvoordendag
2 y 4.0 01:41:28 (17.6 km/h)

Goed lopende klim, geen steile stukken. Jezelf pacen is wel nodig, want 29 kilometer aan een stuk klimmen is lang. De weg is goed breed en overzichtelijk, zeker op het stuk na La Rosiere. Dat is ook het mooiste stuk van de klim, verre uitzichten en een heel mooi landschap.

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BasR
3 y 4.0
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This side of the Petit Saint Bernard pass is more challenging than and therefore slightly more enjoyable than the Italian side. From Bourg, it is an even climb where you can easily find your rhythm. In La Rosiere, you can stop for coffee and or lunch before continuing to the pass. Very worthwhile.

Deze zijde van de Petit Saint Bernard pas is uitdagender dan en daarmee ook iets leuker dan de Italiaanse zijde. Vanuit Bourg is het een gelijkmatige klim waar je makkelijk je ritme vindt. In La Rosiere kun je stoppen voor koffie en of lunch voordat je doorgaat naar de pas. Zeer de moeite waard.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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patrickbaert
3 y 5.0
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French side of the literally cross-border pass, connecting the Isère valley with Italian Aosta valley, cycled up on an early Wednesday morning (August 2022).
Opted for, the also signposted, classic D1090 route where from the start white-yellow kilometre markers with cycling info (distance to summit / % next km. / altitude) are present. You climb hairpin-like up the green valley flank with panoramic views of Bourg St. Maurice and its surroundings. After cycling through ugly ski village La Rosière, with summer recovery and construction activity,the route turns in to a beautiful bare mountain landscape to continue climbing slightly winding. The last two hairpin turns take you past the Roman column with statue St Bernard and the old Hospice building. They foreshadow the summit/border crossing a little further on the straight road. Pass height is pure mountain nature with catering and souvenir shop.
Road surface is variable in quality (lateral sometimes deep grooves/lapping / new asphalt).
Traffic was not too bad as I had the impression that most traffic took the Montvalezan route (more residential).

Blessed climb. In terms of gradient, the easiest and most even climb I know of to get above 2000m. Caution,not steep can still be tricky due to the long distance (+30 km continuous climbing)!
Ideal starting climb for novice mountain cyclists.

Franse zijde van de letterlijk grensoverschrijdende pas, die het Isère dal verbind met Italiaanse Aosta vallei, op een vroege woensdagochtend op gefietst (Augustus 2022).
Koos voor, de ook door de wegwijzers aangegeven, klassieke D1090 route waar van bij de start de wit gele kilometerpaaltjes met fietsinfo (afstand tot top / % volgende km. / hoogte) aanwezig zijn. Je klimt haarspeldbocht gewijs de groene valleiflank omhoog met panoramisch uitzicht op Bourg St. Maurice en omgeving. Na het doorfietsen van lelijk skidorp La Rosière, met zomerse herstel- en bouwbedrijvigheid,draait de route binnen in een mooi kaal berglandschap om licht kronkelend verder te klimmen. De twee laatste haarspeldbochten brengen je langs de Romeinse zuil met standbeeld St. Bernard en het oude Hospice gebouw. Ze zijn voorbode van de top/grensovergang even verder op de rechte weg. Pashoogte is puur bergnatuur met horeca en souvenirshop.
Wegdek is wisselend van kwaliteit (laterale soms diepe groeven/lappendeken / nieuw asfalt).
Verkeersdrukte viel mee want ik had de indruk dat het meeste verkeer de Montvalezan route (meer bewoning) nam.

Zalige klim. Qua stijgingspercentage de meest eenvoudige en gelijkmatige klim die ik ken om boven de 2000 m te komen. Opgepast,niet steil kan wel nog lastig zijn door de lange afstand (+30 km continu klimwerk)!
Ideale startklim voor beginnende bergfietsers.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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Ties
3 y 4.0
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One of the few 29 km cols where I still had gears left.
Nowhere steeper than 6%, but 29km is quite a distance.
In the first part, the views of the valley are beautiful and Mont Pourri is your buddy who looks down on you, mighty.
When just outside La Rosière after 1.5km the road bends to the right, you find yourself in a completely different landscape.
The trees disappear, sometimes a tuft of snow and in the distance you can see the finish line.
At the end, two more hairpin bends and the top is reached.
On top, souvenirs and something to drink (French and Italian side). In good weather, you have a beautiful view of the Mont Blanc massif, unfortunately not for me that day.
I started the climb with 27C in the valley, and at the top I ended up with hail and thunder and temperatures below 10C. At the top I was able to hide from the rain, but after 4km on the descent all hell broke loose again and I could only dismount and make myself small on the side, I never want to experience that again.
But the climb is a nice one to start your Alpine stay with or to plan in on an in-between day.

Een van de weinige cols van 29km waar ik nog versnellingen over had.
Nergens stijler dan 6%, maar 29km is wel een aardig eind.
In het eerste gedeelte zijn de uitzichten op het dal mooi en is Mont Pourri je buddie die op je neerkijkt, machtig.
Als net buiten La Rosière na 1,5km de weg rechtsaf buigt, kom je in een heel ander landschap terecht.
De bomen verdwijnen, af en toe een pluk sneeuw en ik de verte zie je de finish liggen.
Op het einde nog twee haarspeldbochtjes en de top is bereikt.
Bovenop souveniertjes en wat te drinken (franse en italiaanse kant). Bij mooi weer heb je een prachtig uitzicht op het Mont Blanc massief, helaas niet voor mij die dag.
Zelf begon ik de klim met 27C in het dal, en boven eindigde ik met hagel en onweer en temperaturen onder de 10C. Op de top kon ik de bui nog uitschuilen, maar na 4km in de afdaling brak weer de hel los en kon ik alleen maar afstappen en me klein maken langs de kant, wil ik nooit meer meemaken.
Maar de klim is een mooie om je Alpenverblijf mee te beginnen of in te plannen op een tussendag.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice
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BonnyDresen
4 y 5.0
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Climb which is very worthwhile because of the not too high % gradient.
Real runner, but nice in distance in terms of kilometres.
Unfortunately a lot of rain and cold on the way. In that case, take some spare dry gloves with you!
The descent was not enjoyable due to wet, slippery road and cold.
Glad to have cycled it afterwards though.

Klim die zeer de moeite waard is vanwege de niet al te hoge % stijging.
Echte loper, maar aardig in afstand qua kilometers.
Helaas die dag veel regen en kou onderweg. Neem in dat geval reserve droge handschoenen mee!
Afdaling was helaas niet genieten vanwege nat, glad wegdek en kou.
Nadien wel blij hem toch opgefietst te zijn.

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Rickruskus
4 y 4.0 02:35:01 (11.5 km/h)
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Lovely long climb that nowhere really heavy. In the summer crowded with cars's. Up no burden but with descending you often have to brake for the slower descending cars. Last piece, after the hairpin bends, is beautiful cycling.

Heerlijk lange klim die nergens echt zwaar wordt. In de zomer wel druk met auto's. Omhoog geen last van maar met afdalen moet je vaak in de remmen voor de trager afdalende auto's. Laatste stuk, na de haarspeldbochten, is prachtig fietsen.

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sergenavetat
4 y 4.0
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A gentle climb with no great difficulty except for the length.
Surely the pass over 2000M the most accessible to non climbers.
Be careful, the road is very busy during the summer period, leave early in the morning because there is not much shade.

Une ascension douce sans grande difficulté à part la longueur.
Surement le col dépassant les 2000M le plus accessible aux non grimpeurs.
Attention route très fréquentée pendant la période estivale, partir de bonne heure le matin car il n'y a pas beaucoup d'ombre.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 04:15:10
11 km/h 02:42:23
15 km/h 01:59:05
19 km/h 01:34:00

Road surface condition

36% 64% 0%
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Traffic

57% 36% 7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard can be cycled from 3 sides. Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice via Montvalezan is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Colle del Piccolo San Bernardo from Pré Saint Didier & Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice.

You don't need special gearing for Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice is 29.8 km long.

The average gradient of Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice is 4.6%.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 6%.

The summit of Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice is at 2189 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:15:10 to climb Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice. At 11 km/h the time is 02:42:23, and at 15 km/h 01:59:05. For the fastest cyclists, 01:34:00 is an achievable time.

Col du Petit Saint-Bernard from Bourg Saint Maurice is located in the region Savoie in France.

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