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Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse loop

Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse loop

Hard

4.7

(75)

902

riders

Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse loop

02:05

30.8km

1,040m

Road cycling

This loop immersed in the Chartreuse massif is intended for experienced cyclists ready to take on a physical and technical challenge with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain and some sections with gradients over 10%.

Starting from Porte de France, the first climb quickly offers magnificent scenery, with breathtaking views…

by Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme

Last updated: May 5, 2025

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Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse

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6.64 km

Clémencières Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A wonderful little pass just outside Grenoble. The climb via the Narbonne road is definitely worth the detour. It's steeper than the traditional route, but so peaceful!

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15.6 km

Palaquit Pass

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The Col de Palaquit is located at an altitude of 1,154 meters. It is a must-see on the road to the Col de Porte located further north.

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17.7 km

Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse Village Church

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Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse is nestled at the foot of Chamechaude, the highest point in the Chartreuse region at 2,082 meters above sea level. Peaceful and authentic, the village offers a wide range of sports activities, including summer and winter activities.

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21.6 km

Vence Pass

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One of the most accessible passes from Grenoble. There are three possible access points: via the Col de Porte road (very busy, you constantly smell diesel...), via the Clémencières road …

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30.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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27.5 km

2.69 km

552 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

434 m

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

36°C

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February 10, 2024,Narbonne Clemencière Sarcenas Col de Porte

Back to work in drizzle, peeling, rain mode by the COP.
Validy winter jacket test!
Legs that turn well despite the saddle bag :)
Quiet descent to stay alive.

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June 6, 2023,Clémencière -> Sarcenas -> Palaquit

Small slot of 2 hours before the resumption of the week, ideal for cleaning up.
Ascent via Clémencière and Sarcenas to Col de Palaquit. Return via the Col de Porte road.

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April 12, 2025,Col de Porte - la directissime

Timed climb via Sarcenas. Niou Ricorde.
This isn't a Col de Pottok!
The Charmant Som road is still blocked 1 km from the Col de Porte.

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April 6, 2025

This loop immersed in the Chartreuse massif is intended for experienced cyclists ready to take on a physical and technical challenge with over 1,000 meters of elevation gain and some sections with gradients over 10%.
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Starting from Porte de France, the first climb quickly offers magnificent scenery, with

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Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse loop

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Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse Village Church

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