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Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice

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Elevation profile Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice

Statistics

Difficulty points 826
Length 19.5 mi
Average gradient 4.3%
Steepest segment 9.4%
Total ascent 4423 ft

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3 hairpin turns
#79 toughest climb of Savoie
#73 most elevation gain of France
#29 longest climb of France
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Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice is a climb in the region Savoie. It is 19.5 mi long and bridges 4423 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 826. The top of the ascent is located at 6955 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Route de Val d'Isère, D 902 & D 87A

3.0 by Fun
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The climb never gets steep. The only thing that makes it challenging is the length.... read more

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

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:55:19
7 mph 02:46:35
9 mph 02:09:49
12 mph 01:37:32

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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 19.5 mi 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 6955 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:55:19 to climb Tignes / Val Claret from Bourg Saint Maurice. At 7 mph the time is 02:46:35, and at 9 mph 02:09:49. For the fastest cyclists, 01:37:32 is an achievable time.

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

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