The Vercors Challenge
A road cycling route starting from Saint-Egreve
Unleash your inner adventurer with the beautiful landscapes of Sassenage and the Vercors
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This road route is a challenging adventure near Saint-Égrève, with highlights including the town of Sassenage, the picturesque village of Lans-en-Vercors, and the stunning Col d'Herbouilly. With an ascent of 2411m over a distance of 111km, this route offers a demanding ride with breathtaking scenery. The epicness rating is 4, as it provides epic landscapes and challenging climbs. The highlights along this route include the picturesque village of Lans-en-Vercors, nestled in the Vercors Regional Natural Park, and the Bec de l'Échaillon, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
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111 km
2411 m
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Start: Saint-Égrève City centerSaint-Égrève: Paradise for road and gravel cycling with legendary climbs nearby
Saint-Égrève, located in the Rhône-Alpes region of France, provides excellent cycling opportunities. The locality is nestled between mountains and forests, offering scenic and challenging routes for road and gravel cyclists. Cyclists can explore nearby iconic climbs like the Col de la Croix de Fer or Alpe d'Huez. With its fantastic cycling infrastructure and access to legendary climbs, Saint-Égrève deserves a top ranking of 5.7 km
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SassenageTownExplore the town of Sassenage, known for its charming streets and historic architecture.
19 km
19 km
viewViewpointDiscover hidden viewpoints along the route, offering breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding landscapes.
24 km
24 km
Lans-en-VercorsVillagePass through the picturesque village of Lans-en-Vercors, known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
31 km
31 km
Villard-de-LansVillageVisit Villard-de-Lans, a charming village nestled in the heart of the Vercors Regional Natural Park.
42 km
42 km
Col d'Herbouilly1370 mMountain PassConquer the challenging Col d'Herbouilly, a mountain pass with stunning panoramic views.
54 km
54 km
Saint-Julien-en-VercorsVillageCycle through the beautiful village of Saint-Julien-en-Vercors, known for its tranquility and scenic beauty.
68 km
68 km
Col de Romeyère1074 mMountain PassClimb the Col de Romeyère, a challenging ascent with beautiful views of the surrounding valleys.
79 km
79 km
Coteau d'Artets600 mPeakHike up to the Coteau d'Artets, a scenic viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding valleys.
82 km
82 km
RovonVillagePass through Rovon, a picturesque village known for its traditional architecture and peaceful atmosphere.
99 km
99 km
Bec de l'Échaillon622 mPeak ViewpointEnjoy the stunning views from the Bec de l'Échaillon, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains.
103 km
103 km
Veurey-VoroizeVillageVisit Veurey-Voroize, a picturesque village nestled in the Isère department.
111 km
111 km
Château de la TouretteCastleAdmire the majestic Chateau de la Tourette, which once served as the residence for French nobility.
111 km
111 km
Finish: Saint-Égrève City centerSaint-Égrève: Paradise for road and gravel cycling with legendary climbs nearby
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