Col de la Madeleine from the south

Starting from St Jean de Maurienne, the ride down the valley to La Chambre provides a good warm up. Given its southerly aspect and lack of shade, this climb is best started early on summer days.
The resort of St François Longchamp is a good place to take a break before the final hairpins.

Itinerary

Daily duration : 2h
Distance : 19.3 km
Change in altitude : 1520 m
Change in altitude (uphill) : 1520 m
Change in altitude (downhill) : 0 m
Maximum altitude : 1993 m
Type of itinerary : En itinérance
Marked itinerary : Balisé
Details about signage : Montée équipée de bornes kilométriques indiquant le pourcentage de la pente, l'altitude et la distance au sommet.
Map references : Carte vélo Savoie Mont Blanc disponible à l'office de tourisme.

Further information

Publics : Level black - very hard