Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice

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Difficulty points	826
Length	31.4 km
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest 100 metres	9.4%
Total ascent	1348 m

Difficulty points

826

Length

31.4 km

Average gradient

4.3%

Steepest 100 metres

9.4%

Total ascent

1348 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns

#79 toughest climb of Savoie

#73 most elevation gain of France

#29 longest climb of France

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The climb never gets steep. The only thing that makes it challenging is the length.

Climbing times

7 km/h	04:28:56
11 km/h	02:51:08
15 km/h	02:05:30
19 km/h	01:39:04

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tignes / Val Claret can be cycled from 3 sides. Tignes / Val Claret from Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice via Villaroger & Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice.

You don't need special gearing for Tignes / Val Claret 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.

Tignes / Val Claret 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.

Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice is 31.4 km long.

The average gradient of Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice is 4.3%.

Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice is at 2120 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 04:28:56 to climb Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice. At 11 km/h the time is 02:51:08, and at 15 km/h 02:05:30. For the fastest cyclists, 01:39:04 is an achievable time.

Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice is located in the region Savoie in France.

Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice

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