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| 12 hairpin turns |
| #69 longest climb of Savoie |
Col des Saisies from Beaufort is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 10 mi long and bridges 3009 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.7%, resulting in a difficulty score of 640. The top of the ascent is located at 5440 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 6 reviews of this climb and uploaded 14 photos.
Road name: D70, D218B
4.0 by patrickbaertThis is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.In June 2023 I chose this climbing option from the various possible routes to the Col des Saisies because it was perfectly combinable from Beaufort with the Col de Joly as the initial section is identical. You start via the well-known Cormet de Roselend to turn it sharply left fairly quickly (D70) and climb out of Beaufort via some tough hairpin turns. On an open valley flank, the route continues with gentle curves uphill to arrive in picturesque Hauteluce after a downhill followed by 3 climbin... read more
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Ascent done at 27 June'25 together with the ascent of Cormet de Roselend from B-S-M. Weather conditions: +/- 29 degrees. Did not do the climb via Signal Bisanne but via Col Du Joly. This col is about 16 km long and is certainly not to be underestimated. It is a tough climb and especially if you have already climbed Cormet de Roselend. You have already conquered more than 1000 altimeters and then another 1000 altimeters are added. During my climb, they were getting everything ready in Les Saisies for the TDF'25. It is a very beautiful and lively ski resort. And the climb is also quite something.
Beklimming gedaan om 27 juni'25 samen met de beklimming van Cormet de Roselend vanuit B-S-M. Weersomstandigheden: +/- 29 graden. De beklimming niet gedaan via Signal Bisanne maar via Col Du Joly. Deze col is ongeveer 16 km. lang en is zeker niet te onderschatten. Het is een pittig klimmetje en zeker als je dan al Cormet de Roselend hebt beklommen. Je hebt dan al meer dan 1000 hoogtemeters overwonnen en dan komen er nog eens 1000 hoogtemeters bij. Tijdens mijn beklimming waren ze in Les Saisies alles in gereedheid aan het brengen voor de TDF'25. Het is een zeer mooi en levendig skigebied. En de beklimming mag er ook best wezen.
From May to the end of September, the Col des Saisies is in fact a DANGER, because of the motorcyclists who take the road to this pass for a circuit, without worrying about cyclists and other road users. Several more or less serious accidents occur every summer due to the irresponsible driving of these motorcyclists.
Le col des saisies, est en fait du mois de mai à fin septembre, UN DANGER, à cause des motards qui prennent la départementale de ce col pour un circuit, sans se préoccuper des cyclistes, et autres usagers. Plusieurs accidents plus ou moins grave ont lieu chaque été à cause de la conduite irresponsable de ces motards
A very nice, fairly steady climb, on a quiet road with a sometimes uneven surface. The view of Mont Blanc after Hauteluce, when you rejoin the main road, gives you added motivation to finish the climb.
Très belle montée plutôt régulière, sur une route calme mais au revêtement parfois irrégulier. La vue sur le Mont Blanc après Hauteluce, quand on rejoint la route principale, donne un regain de motivation pour terminer l'ascension.
In June 2023 I chose this climbing option from the various possible routes to the Col des Saisies because it was perfectly combinable from Beaufort with the Col de Joly as the initial section is identical.
You start via the well-known Cormet de Roselend to turn it sharply left fairly quickly (D70) and climb out of Beaufort via some tough hairpin turns. On an open valley flank, the route continues with gentle curves uphill to arrive in picturesque Hauteluce after a downhill followed by 3 climbing hairpins.
Here you should definitely cycle through the authentic village centre!
Afterwards, you end up on the D218 B, wide road without extreme ％ with perfect asphalt, thus joining another route (Col des Saisies from Villard sur Doron ) for the last combined 7 km to the summit. The white-yellow bike info posts then appear every kilometre along the roadside, and because this panoramic route is part of the "Route des Grandes Alpes" there is busier tourist traffic.
Your final destination comes into view from afar. Via roundabout you end up on the ascending central main street straight through the summer-quiet ski village that was venue for cross-country skiing and biathlon disciplines during the 1992 Albertville Winter Olympics.... Once you pass under the wooden arch,across the road, you reach the plateau of the summit with extensive parking, ski facilities, and the beautiful church (the name alone: Chapelle Notre Dame de Haute Lumière).
Nice climb if you combine with the Col du Joly.
If only the Col des Saisies is your goal, I would personally opt for the route from Villard sur Doron via the wonderfully quiet D123, where you can also pick up Signal de Bisanne.
In juni 2023 gekozen voor deze klimoptie uit de verschillende mogelijke routes naar de Col des Saisies omdat ze vanuit Beaufort perfect te combineren was met de Col de Joly gezien het begindeel identiek is.
Je start via de gekende Cormet de Roselend om deze vrij snel scherp links af te draaien (D70) en via enkele stevige haarspeldbochten Beaufort uit te klimmen. Op een open dal flank gaat de route verder met flauwe bochten gezapig stijgend om na een bergaf gevolgd door 3 klimmende haarspeldbochten in het pittoresk Hauteluce uit te komen.
Hier moet je zeker door de authentieke dorpskern (centre ville) fietsen!
Nadien beland je op de D218 B, brede weg zonder extreme ％ met perfect asfalt, en vervoegd dus een andere route (Col des Saisies vanuit Villard sur Doron ) voor de laatste gezamenlijke 7 km. tot de top. De wit gele fietsinfopaaltjes verschijnen dan elke kilometer langs de wegkant en omdat deze panoramische route deel uitmaakt van de "Route des Grandes Alpes" is er drukker toeristisch verkeer.
Je eindbestemming komt van ver in zicht. Via rond punt beland je op de klimmende centrale hoofdstraat recht door het zomers stilgevallen skidorp dat tijdens de Olympische winterspelen in Albertville 1992 locatie was voor langlauf en biatlon disciplines.. Eens de houten boog ,dwars over de weg,onderdoor kom je op het plateau van de top met uitgestrekte parking, skivoorzieningen, en het mooie kerkje (alleen de naam al: Chapelle Notre Dame de Haute Lumière).
Mooie klim als je combineert met de Col du Joly.
Als alleen de Col des Saisies je doel is zou ik persoonlijk opteren voor de route vanuit Villard sur Doron via de wondermooie rustige D123. waarbij je ook nog Signal de Bisanne kan meepikken.
Nice climb. The first 2/3 km are quite steep, especially if you start without warming up. After Hauteluce the slope is rather regular. If you do the same route downhill be careful after Hauteluce the road is rather bad.
Montée sympathique. Les 2/3 premiers km sont assez raides surtout si vous partez sans trop d'échauffement. Après Hauteluce la pente est plutôt régulière. Si vous faites le même tracé en descente attention après Hauteluce la route est plutôt en mauvais état.
Very pleasant climb with very nice views once you reach Hauteluce. An accessible climb that becomes slightly harder once you reach the main road to Les Saisies (D218B). Not much traffic (much less than on the D128B from Villard-sur-Doron). It's a very good alternative to reach Les Saisies :-)
Montée très agréable avec de très jolies vues une fois arrivé au niveau de Hauteluce notamment. Une montée accessible qui se durcit légèrement une fois rejoint l'axe principal qui monte aux Saisies (D218B). Pas beaucoup de circulation (bien bien moins qu'en montant par la D128B au départ de Villard-sur-Doron). C'est une très bonne alternative pour rejoindre les Saisies :-)
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