Cycling up Col de la Madeleine on the Maurienne side

One of the Tour de France's most emblematic passes, out of category, with a long climb on this side averaging 8%!
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 : Climb equipped with mile markers indicating percentage of slope, altitude and distance to summit.
Map references : Savoie Mont Blanc cycling map available from the tourist office.

Further information

Publics : Level black - very hard