Col de l'Épine
Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 28 out of 29 road cyclists
Location: La Motte-Servolex, Chambéry, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Road Cycling Rides to Col de l'Épine
- Intermediate
4.6
(11)
191
Belvédère du col de l'Épine – Col de l'Épine loop from Clos Molin01:49
29.4km
780m
Intermediate5.0
(1)
25
Belvédère du col de l'Épine – Col de l'Épine loop from La Quillère01:23
21.2km
590m
Expert4.4
(11)
466
Belvédère du col de l'Épine – Col du Chat loop from Faubourg Reclus03:21
59.3km
1,290m
Tips
Pass without too much traffic. Quite steep start to reach Saint Sulpice, the rest is rather regular.
The pass is closed in wintertranslated by
•October 14, 2024
Unmissable “road cycling” of the Col de l'Épine located at an altitude of 990 m.
translated by•October 4, 2024
A very quiet and pleasant road. On the Chambéry side, a good part is in the shade, the slope of the main road is rather constant around 7-8%. On the Novalaise side, the mineral aspect with the cliff is more present in the middle of the climb. This side is quite steep with kilometers at 8-9%. On each side, 1 belvedere offers a breathtaking view of Lake Aiguebelette (approx. 2 km from the summit) and on the other side of Chambéry, the Bauges, Belledonne, the Chartreuse (500 m from the summit). The summit is in the forest.
translated by•August 8, 2025
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Description
Location: La Motte-Servolex, Chambéry, Auvergne Rhône Alpes, France
Best Road Cycling Rides to Col de l'Épine
- Intermediate
4.6
(11)
191
Belvédère du col de l'Épine – Col de l'Épine loop from Clos Molin01:49
29.4km
780m
Intermediate5.0
(1)
25
Belvédère du col de l'Épine – Col de l'Épine loop from La Quillère01:23
21.2km
590m
Expert4.4
(11)
466
Belvédère du col de l'Épine – Col du Chat loop from Faubourg Reclus03:21
59.3km
1,290m
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