Lacets de Montvernier

Elevation profile Lacets de Montvernier
Elevation profile Lacets de Montvernier
Elevation profile Lacets de Montvernier
235
difficulty points
8.1%
avg. gradient
12.6%
steepest 100 meters
3.4km
length
277m
total ascent

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Lacets de Montvernier is a climb in the region La Maurienne. It is 3.4km long and bridges 277 vertical meters with an average gradient of 8.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 235. The top of the ascent is located at 790 meters above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 10 reviews/stories of this climb and uploaded 15 photos.

Road name: D77B

by Niels
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
If you're in the area, this is definitely a climb you should take in! The best I've ever done. The hairpins follow each other at breakneck speed. It is the predecessor of the Col de Chaussy, a somewhat longer climb, but if you have little time, a trip to and from the Lacets alone is worth ... read more
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Cycling routes

Personally mapped out and verified by climbfinder!
Name Distance Total ascent Climbs
Circuit Chaussy & Madeleine
Circuit Chaussy & Madeleine
79.1km 3734m 3

Statistics

Lacets de Montvernier
This climb
La Maurienne
66 climbs
French Alps
1322 climbs
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
1670 climbs
Alps
3938 climbs
France
7032 climbs
Europe
29126 climbs
Difficulty points
235
3
rank
62
85% easier than
Col du Galibier
rank
796
85% easier than
Col du Galibier
rank
828
85% easier than
Col du Galibier
rank
2895
rank
1985
85% easier than
Col du Galibier
rank
7387
Average gradient
8.1%
rank
11
16% less steep than
Fremezan / Frumezan
rank
179
52% less steep than
Chemin des Riffroids
rank
207
52% less steep than
Chemin des Riffroids
rank
1188
69% less steep than
Muro di Cassone
rank
701
rank
3772
73% less steep than
Calçada do Rêgo Lameiro
Length
3.4km
rank
64
90% shorter than
Col du Galibier
rank
1071
93% shorter than
Col de l'Iseran
rank
1275
93% shorter than
Col de l'Iseran
rank
3254
rank
3502
93% shorter than
Col de l'Iseran
rank
11551
Total ascent
277m
rank
62
87% less ascent than
Col du Galibier
rank
902
87% less ascent than
Col du Galibier
rank
1009
87% less ascent than
Col du Galibier
rank
3018
87% less ascent than
Colle del Nivolet
rank
2457
87% less ascent than
Col du Galibier
rank
8465

Classification

Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
18 hairpin turns

Road surface condition

38% 63% 0%
Based on 8 votes
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Traffic

83% 8% 8%
Based on 12 votes
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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:29:14
11 km/h 00:18:36
15 km/h 00:13:38
19 km/h 00:10:46

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Reviews/stories (10)

MarcoBardo89
7 Mo 00:20:00 (10.2km/h)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Italian. Show original

Beautiful climb. Unfortunately it is little known and signposted, but for those who like hairpin bends it is the best.
Very nice to tie in with the col de Chaussy

Bellissima salita. Purtroppo è poco conosciuta e segnalata, ma per chi ama i tornanti è il massimo.
Molto bello da legare al col de Chaussy

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patrickbaert
8 Mo
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Whether you cycle up the Lacets alone to Montvernier or as a prelude to the Col du Chaussy doesn't matter.
This unique feat of road construction with 18 hairpin bends, stacked one on top of the other and closely following each other, is a must-see. The winding course of the route and the panoramic view of the valley make you barely feel the 8% average ascent.
Don't hesitate,ride up and enjoy!

Of je nu alleen de Lacets op fietst tot Montvernier of als voorspel naar de Col du Chaussy maakt niet uit.
Dit unieke staaltje van wegenconstructie met 18 haarspeldbochten,op elkaar gestapeld en kort op elkaar volgend,moet je gefietst hebben. Het kronkelend verloop van de route en het panoramisch zicht op de vallei zorgen ervoor dat je de 8% gemiddelde stijging amper voelt.
Niet twijfelen,opfietsen en genieten!

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sergenavetat
1 y
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French. Show original

A classic of the Maurienne, even if the slope is rather rough and sustained, the climb is not very difficult thanks to the many hairpin bends that allow you to pick up your pace and breathe.
The Tour de France passed through here but the road was forbidden, even to spectators.
There is a video of this climb filmed by a drone, on Youtube I think.

Un classique de la Maurienne, même si la pente est assez rude et soutenue l'ascension n'est pas très difficile grâce aux très nombreux lacets qui permettent de relancer l'allure et de souffler.
Le Tour de France y est passé mais la route était interdite, même aux spectateurs.
Il existe une vidéo de cette montée filmée par un drone, sur Youtube je crois.

Stearena
1 y
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Spectacular climb, not particularly hard but unique, for the hairpin bends so close together. The only flaw, the big road to reach it, not beautiful and very busy.

Cheers

Salita spettacolare, non particolarmente dura ma unica, per i tornanti così ravvicinati. Unica pecca, lo stradone per raggiungerla, non bello e molto trafficato

Cheers

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patrickbaert
8 Mo
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Safe and with less traffic to the foot of the Lacets:
> from St Jean de Maurienne: out cycling towards autostrade,
continue to 2 roundabout (with large bike)
exit signposted A43 Lyon/Pontamafrey/Zone industrielle
of course do NOT cycle onto motorway but keep right on Route des Contamines
always straight on until foot Lacets.
> from La Chambre : cycle out towards the foot of the Col du Glandon
turn left onto D74 direction St.Marie de Cuines/Pontamafrey
always straight on with at the end 2 short tunnels going under motorway and expressway
and you are at the foot of the Lacets
All perfectly viewable on the Climbfinder route map.

Veilig en met minder verkeer tot de voet van de Lacets:
> vanuit St. Jean de Maurienne: uit fietsen richting autostrade,
doorfietsen tot 2 de rotonde (met grote fiets)
afslag met wegwijzers A43 Lyon/Pontamafrey/Zone industriele
uiteraard NIET snelweg opfietsen maar rechts houden op Route des Contamines.
altijd rechtdoor tot voet Lacets.
> vanuit La Chambre : uit fietsen richting voet Col du Glandon
links afslag D74 richting St.Marie de Cuines/Pontamafrey
altijd rechtdoor met op einde 2 korte tunneltjes die onder snelweg en expresweg doordraaien
en je bent aan de voet van de Lacets
Allemaal perfect te bekijken op de Climbfinder routekaart.

DuklaTrencin
1 y
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A great serpentine road just for bikes. A real must!! The climb is rather short compared to the other mountain giants in the area and relatively easy to ride.

Eine tolle Serpentinenstraße nur für Fahrräder. Ein echtes Muss!! Der Anstieg ist im Vergleich zu den anderen Bergriesen in der Umgebung eher kurz und relativ leicht zu fahren.

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HansvanWaas
1 y 00:14:31 (14.1km/h)
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By far the best climb I've done! The hairpins follow each other in rapid succession, so you quickly gain height. The views are beautiful, especially if you look down over the edge every now and then and see the amazing pattern below you! Be sure to turn left to the Col du Chaussy when you reach the top of Montvernier!

Verreweg de leukste klim die ik heb gedaan! De haarspeldbochten volgen elkaar in rap tempo op, waardoor je snel hoogte maakt. Het uitzicht is prachtig, zeker als je af en toen over het randje naar beneden kijkt en het geweldige patroon onder je ziet! Sla vooral links af naar de Col du Chaussy, als je boven in Montvernier bent!

KarelJan
2 y
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This climb is an absolute must. Not so much by the climb itself which is doable, but by the road which is glued to the rocks. Many consecutive hairpin bends. magnificent views into the valley.

Deze klim is een absolute must. Niet zozeer door de klim zelf die goed te doen is, maar door de weg die tegen de rotsen is aangeplakt. Vele opvolgende haarspeldbochten. schitterend uitzicht de vallei in.

Niels
2 y
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

If you're in the area, this is definitely a climb you should take in! The best I've ever done. The hairpins follow each other at breakneck speed. It is the predecessor of the Col de Chaussy, a somewhat longer climb, but if you have little time, a trip to and from the Lacets alone is worth it. Big smile guaranteed! The climb is about 3.5 km long and not too steep. The road is carved into a wall of stone. Absolutely a must!
Video impression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIw41I_xtGg

Als je in de buurt bent, is dit absoluut een klim die je mee moet pakken! De leukste die ik ooit heb gedaan. In razend tempo volgen de haarspelden elkaar op. Het is de voorloper van de Col de Chaussy, een wat langere klim, maar bij weinig tijd is een heen en weertje op de Lacets alleen al de moeite waard. Big smile guaranteed! De klim is ongeveer 3,5 kilometer lang en niet al te steil. De weg is uitgehouwen in een muur van steen. Absoluut een aanrader!
Video-impressie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIw41I_xtGg

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Sabambie
2 y
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3 days we were only in the region. After fighting the Galibier (and mostly myself) the first day, I really didn't want to pass up this iconic climb. Because I had little time to spare (still recovering from the Galibier, but especially the rest of the family who wanted to go out), I decided to just do a loop of this climb that descends from Montvernier via Hermillon and then goes along the river l'Arc back to the start. Less than an hour, but very nice to see the hairpin bends in all their glory. If you have more time, you can of course take the Col du Chaussy.

3 dagen waren we slechts in de regio. Nadat ik de eerste dag de Galibier (en vooral mezelf) had bestreden, wou ik deze iconische klim echt niet laten liggen. Doordat ik weinig tijd kon voorzien (nog herstellend van de Galibier, maar vooral de rest van het gezin dat er op uit wou trekken), besloot ik om gewoon een loop te doen van deze klim die bovenaan Montvernier via Hermillon terug afdaalt en lans de rivier l'Arc terug naar de start ging. Minder dan een uurtje dus, maar wel heel erg mooi om de haarspeldbochten te zien in al hun glorie. Indien meer tijd, neem je er uiteraard de Col du Chaussy bij.

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