Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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After 19.2 km for 6.61 km

Closed: • October 1-June 15 (otherwise open)

After 26.0 km for 8.62 km

Closed: • October 1-June 15 (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.0 km

Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

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19.5 km

Viewpoint

25.9 km

Refuge Napoléon Col d'Izoard

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Refuge Napoléon is a place you must stop during your bike ride over the Col d'Izoard. Nowhere else do the cakes taste as good as here. And that is not …

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26.9 km

The Col d'Izoard is a climb that connects Briançon with the Guille valley. On both sides to climb on smooth asphalt. The south side is known as the most difficult, because certainly the last 10 kilometers are very steep.

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46.1 km

Briançon

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Briançon is a fortified city in the heart of the French Alps. At 1,326 meters above sea level it is one of the highest cities in France. Its fortifications, designed …

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54.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

5.75 km

4.17 km

3.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.8 km

3.05 km

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,350 m)

Lowest point (1,210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 March

5°C

-4°C

35 %

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Church of Saint Francis of Assisi

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Col d'Izoard

Briançon

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