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La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise

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2 reviews | Elevation profile | 8 photos
In some places the road surface of this climb is bad, but it can be ridden with a road bike.
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La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
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La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
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Difficulty points 779
Length 4.4 mi
Average gradient 9.9%
Steepest segment 20.7%
Total ascent 2320 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
11 hairpin turns
Bad road
#94 toughest climb of Savoie
#10 average steepest climb of Savoie
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La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 4.4 mi long and bridges 2320 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 779. The top of the ascent is located at 5817 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 8 photos.

Road name: D94

4.0 by Siard
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
This climb feels like an assault on your legs. In the beginning, the road surface is good and the gradient easy to do. After the drop La Masure the climb really starts to take shape. The altimeters fly by the ears because of the high percentage of steepness. The route is largely through the forest, so you cycle in the shade. The road surface varies a bit, from good to with cracks. Descending carefully is the motto for the entire stretch up to La Masure. Before La Crôte you have a few hundred m... read more

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Done very early on June 25, 2026 (Departure at 6:55 a.m.)
Since I live near Albertville, I got up at 4:00 a.m. to arrive in Bourg-Saint-Maurice very early and avoid the heat wave that’s currently hitting the area.
I still waited a bit in the car before setting off because I found the temperature to be cool (15°)—we’re just not used to it anymore.
Looking at the elevation profile, I expected to face some difficult climbs, but I was surprised by just how challenging it actually was. Fortunately, I’used to handling this kind of effort—otherwise I wouldn’t have made it, shifting between 34*38 and sometimes 50 RPM.
Much of the climb is in theshade, but it’s best to do it in the morning. Up to La Masure, it’s manageable despite gradients of 9–10%, but shortly after leaving the hamlet, the real challenge begins with gradients that are sometimes daunting, ranging from 12 to 16% all the way to the second hamlet (Le Plan du Pré), where there’s a drinking water reservoir on the left.
From Le Plan du Pré to Le Crot (the third hamlet), the gradients remain steep; crossing Le Crot is the only moment of real—albeit brief—respite, because after that, it’s every man for himself.
An elderly woman in a car had the bright idea to pass me just before a hairpin turn to the right, and I could see her car rising above me, which gave me a glimpse of just how steep the slope was.
The steep gradients continue almost all the way to the end.
It’s worth noting that the paved road ends a few hundred meters before the point indicated on Climbfinder; it’s really wild up there. I didn’t see a single resident in La Savonne—all the houses looked abandoned.
At this time of year, a huge flock of several hundred sheep (guarded by Patou dogs, so be careful) stretches across several hairpin turns; their bleating accompanies you for a few hundred meters—it’it’s just beautiful.
From spring through the end of summer, the winter sports resorts are one huge construction site, and the road connecting Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Val d’Isère and Tignes is a veritable highway; starting early in the morning, a long line of vans belonging totradespeople of all kinds and construction trucks (from the smallest to the largest) pose a real danger to motorcyclists, so if your base camp is in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, I recommend taking a detour via Villaroger—1.2 km past the Seez exit roundabout—to reach the base of La Savonne. This involves a short 4.5-km climb on a quiet little mountain road that leads to the heart of Sainte-Foix-Tarentaise.
Note that the road surface varies greatly from good to poor; you’ll need to be careful on the descent, especially with the slope pulling you downward.
Have a great climb and stay safe.
I know it’s not right, but I stuck the little Climbfinder sticker on the road sign at the summit… food for thought

Fait le 25 juin 2026 de très bonne heure ( Départ 6h55 )
Habitant proche d'Albertville je me suis levé à 4h pour être à Bourg St Maurice très tôt afin d'éviter la canicule qui sévit en ce moment.
J'ai malgré tout attendu un peu dans la voiture avant de partir car j'ai trouvé la température fraîche ( 15° ) on n'est plus habitué.
À la vue du profil Je m'attendais à affronter des pentes difficiles mais j'ai été surpris par la difficulté réelle, heureusement que j'ai l'habitude de gérer ce type d'effort car sinon je ne passais pas, 34*38 parfois à 50 Tours/minutes .
Une grande partie de l'ascension est à l'ombre mais il vaut mieux la faire le matin, jusqu'à la Masure c'est gérable malgré déjà du 9-10%, un peu après la sortie du hameau les choses sérieuses commencent avec des pourcentages parfois affolants entre 12 et 16% jusqu'au 2ème hameau ( Le Plan du Pré ) où il y a un bassin d'eau potable sur la gauche.
Plan du Pré au Crot ( 3ème hameau ) toujours de forts pourcentages, la traversée du Crot est le seul moment de vrai mais court répit car ensuite s'est sauve qui peut ,
Une petite Grand-mère en voiture a eue la bonne idée de me doubler juste avant un lacet sur la droite et j'apercevais sa voiture qui s"élevait au dessus de moi ce qui me laissait entrevoir l’impressionnante difficulté de la pente.
Toujours des pourcentages élevés quasi jusqu'au final.
À savoir que le bitume disparaît quelques centaines de mètre avant le point indiqué sur Climbfinder, c'est vraiment sauvage là haut, je n'ai aperçu aucun habitant à La Savonne, toutes les maisons paraissaient abandonnées.
À cette époque de l'année un immense troupeau de moutons de plusieurs centaines de bêtes ( gardé par des patous donc méfiance ) s'étale sur plusieurs lacets , leurs bêlements vous accompagnent sur quelques centaines de mètres, c'est juste beau.
À partir du printemps et jusqu'à la fin de l'été les stations de sport d'hiver sont un énorme chantier et la Rte qui relie Bourg St Maurice à Val d'Isère et Tignes est une véritable autoroute, dès le matin de bonne heure une kyrielle de camionnettes d'artisans de toutes sortes et de camions de chantier ( du plus petit au plus gros ) présentent un réel danger pour les 2 roues donc si votre camp de base est situé à Bourg Saint Maurice, je vous conseille pour rejoindre le pied de la Savonne de dévier par Villaroger 1,2km après le rond point de sortie de Seez, une courte montée de 4,5 km sur une petite Rte de montagne au calme qui rejoint le cœur de Sainte Foix Tarentaise.
À signaler que le revêtement de la chaussée est très changeant de bon à mauvais, il faudra être prudent dans la descente surtout avec la pente qui vous tire vers le bas.
Bonne grimpée et soyez prudent.
Je sais que ce n'est pas bien, mais j'ai collé le petit autocollant Climbfinder sur le panneau routier au sommet...à méditer

La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
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5 y 4.0 00:59:07 (4.5 mph)
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

This climb feels like an assault on your legs. In the beginning, the road surface is good and the gradient easy to do. After the drop La Masure the climb really starts to take shape. The altimeters fly by the ears because of the high percentage of steepness. The route is largely through the forest, so you cycle in the shade. The road surface varies a bit, from good to with cracks. Descending carefully is the motto for the entire stretch up to La Masure.
Before La Crôte you have a few hundred meters to catch your breath. The last part to La Crôte is hard work. After La Crôte it's another 2km of stumbling, but the view is beautiful! With a MTB it is possible to cycle even further up.

All in all a wonderful climb to cycle, a guarantee for burning legs when you arrive at the top.

At about 1.5km before the 'top' is for 5 to 10m unpaved road, caution is advised!

Deze beklimming voelt als een aanslag op je benen. In het begin is het wegdek goed en het steigingspercentage nog goed te doen. Na het drop La Masure begint de klim echt vorm te krijgen. De hoogtemeters vliegen je om de oren vanwege het hoge steigingspercentage. De route loopt hier grotendeels door het bos, dus je fietst in de schaduw. Het wegdek wisselt wat, van goed tot wegdek met veel scheuren erin. Voorzichtig afdalen is het devies voor het gehele stuk tot aan La Masure.
Voor La Crôte heb je een een paar honderd meter om op adem te komen. Het laatste stukje tot La Crôte is doorbijten. Na La Crôte is het nog 2km bikkelen, maar het uitzicht is prachtig! Met een MTB is het mogelijk om nog verder omhoog te fietsen.

Al met al een heerlijke beklimming om te fietsen, een garantie voor brandende benen als je boven komt.

Op ongeveer 1,5km voor de 'top' zit voor 5 à 10m onverhard wegdek, voorzichtigheid geboden!

La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise
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Climbing times

5 mph 00:53:35
7 mph 00:37:56
9 mph 00:29:34
12 mph 00:22:12

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Frequently Asked Questions

La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise 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.

La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise is 4.4 mi long.

The average gradient of La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise is 9.9%.

La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 20.7%.

The summit of La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise is at 5817 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:53:35 to climb La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise. At 7 mph the time is 00:37:56, and at 9 mph 00:29:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:22:12 is an achievable time.

La Savonne from Sainte Foy Tarentaise is located in the region Savoie in France.

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