Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 37 out of 38 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges
Location: Les Déserts, Chambéry, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
The Col de Plainpalais rises to an altitude of 1,174 meters. It connects Chambéry to Lescherains in the heart of the Bauges massif.
April 28, 2021
Dense car traffic in the part coming from Chambéry. Quieter on the Lescheraines side.
May 19, 2022
The Col de Plainpalais is located in the Rhone-Alpes. This climb is part of the Alps. From Chambery, the Col de Plainpalais is 16.2 km long. Over this distance 903 altimeters are bridged. The average slope of the rise is, therefore, 5.6%.
September 19, 2023
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