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Haute-Savoie · France · Category 2
Col des Aravis indoors
From La Clusaz to 1,486 m: 7.1 km and 453 m of climbing on your smart trainer, in 3D with real terrain. Indoors in any weather.
Elevation profile and data
under 4 %4–7 %7–10 %over 10 %per 500 m
How long does Col des Aravis take?
Estimated times at steady power, 75 kg rider, 9 kg bike, no wind or drafting – computed with the same physics as the app.
| W/kg | Watts | Time | avg km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 150 W | 45:26 | 9.4 |
| 2.5 | 188 W | 36:53 | 11.5 |
| 3.0 | 225 W | 31:14 | 13.6 |
| 3.5 | 263 W | 27:14 | 15.6 |
| 4.0 | 300 W | 24:16 | 17.6 |
| 5.0 | 375 W | 20:08 | 21.2 |
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About Col des Aravis
The Col des Aravis (1486 m) lies between La Clusaz and Flumet, facing the Mont Blanc massif. From La Clusaz it is short and even, a Tour de France classic in the northern Alps.
In rampida you ride the route exactly as it lies on the road: the gradient reaches your trainer metre by metre, the scenery is built from real elevation data and OpenStreetMap. A pacer group can pull you along, and next time you race your own ghost.
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<p><a href="https://rampida.com/en/climbs/col-des-aravis.html">Elevation profile Col des Aravis from La Clusaz – rampida</a></p>How to ride Col des Aravis indoors
- Open the appOpen rampida in Chrome or Edge and create a free account.
- Pair your trainerConnect your smart trainer or power meter under “Devices”.
- Choose Col des AravisDownload the GPX file and open it in the app under “Load GPX / FIT”.
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FAQ
How long and how steep is Col des Aravis from La Clusaz?
The climb is 7.1 km long with 453 m of climbing, from 1,033 m to 1,486 m. The average gradient is 6.4 %, the steepest kilometre 9.1 %.
How long does Col des Aravis take?
At 3 W/kg (225 W, 75 kg rider) about 31:14, at 4 W/kg about 24:16 – steady power, no wind. Use the calculator on this page for your own numbers.
Can I ride Col des Aravis on a smart trainer?
Yes. Download the GPX file, open it in rampida (“Load GPX / FIT”) and ride it in 3D with real terrain. Your FTMS smart trainer follows the gradient. It runs in Chrome or Edge, no install.
What does it cost?
During the open beta until 31 March 2027 riding is free and unlimited with a free account. Afterwards 50 km per month stay free.